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Cinderella Guitarist Jeff LaBar Dies Aged 58

The much-admired guitarist was found dead at his apartment in Nashville. No cause of death has yet been revealed.

It's Better To Travel Swing Out Sister album

Features8 months ago

‘It’s Better To Travel’: Swing Out Sister’s Stylish Album Arrival

The British group arrived with some of the most sophisticated, jazzy pop of the decade.

Features12 months ago

‘White On Blonde’: Texas Have More Fun With 1997 Album Sensation

The Scottish band went to the top of the UK album chart for the first time on February 15, 1997 with 'White On Blonde.'

News1 year ago

Ken Hensley, Ex-Uriah Heep Keyboardist Dead At 75

Hensley co-wrote Uriah Heep hits including 'Easy Livin’', 'Stealin'' and 'Lady In Black' and later played with Blackfoot after relocating to the US in the early 1980s.

Features2 years ago

Let Him Roll: The Best Of The Johnny Cash Mercury Albums

As the best Johnny Cash Mercury albums show, the country legend was taking big risks with material well before Rick Rubin came along.

Features2 years ago

‘Turn On Your Love Light’: Jerry Lee Lewis Covers Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland

In June 1972, 'The Killer' was covering both rock 'n' roll and R&B originals.

News2 years ago

Rush Share Live Version Of ‘The Spirit Of Radio’ From New ‘Permanent Waves’ Reissue

The song was recorded at the Manchester Apollo in the early summer of 1980 during the Canadian trio’s highly acclaimed UK tour.

Features2 years ago

‘Drinking Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee’: Jerry Lee Lewis Rocks On In London

The track came from an album featuring Peter Frampton, Rory Gallagher, members of Spooky Tooth and many more.

Reba McEntire 2020 courtesy UMG Nashville Chris Holloille

News2 years ago

Reba McEntire Returns To Original Label Home At UMG Nashville

The artist spent the first 32 years of her peerless career at the label group, at Mercury and then MCA.

News2 years ago

Thin Lizzy’s ‘Nightlife’, ‘Fighting’ And ‘Jailbreak’ Set For 180g Vinyl Reissue

The three landmark titles will be issued in sleeves featuring replica artwork through Mercury/USM on 24 January 2020.

News2 years ago

Watch The New Video For Freddie Mercury’s ‘Love Me Like There’s No Tomorrow’

The video has been made by directors Esteban Bravo and Beth David, with animation from Woodblock.

Freddie Mercury Solo Box Set Never Boring

News2 years ago

Freddie Mercury Solo Box Set, ‘Never Boring’ Lined Up For October Release

The new collection will be issued by Hollywood Records in North America and Mercury Records in the rest of the world.

News2 years ago

Hear Gregg Allman’s Rare Solo Live Version Of ‘Melissa’ From ‘Laid Back’ Deluxe Edition

Allman's solo debut, 'Laid Back' peaked at number 13 on the Billboard chart while its signature hit ‘Midnight Rider’ became a top 20 hit across North America.