Alan Morse (Spock's Beard) Interview - The Prog Report

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Alan Morse (Spock's Beard) Interview - The Prog Report

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Jan 21, 2014

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Alan Morse, guitarist and original member of Spock’s Beard, talks about the latest album, keeping the band going, growing up with Neal Morse and more.

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Jan 21, 2014

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