Rock News & Features
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Features2 weeks ago‘What A Place To Be’: John Illsley Chronicles His Life And Times In Dire Straits
Illsley's new book is a celebration of the band's achievements and of his enduring friendship with Mark Knopfler.
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News2 weeks ago
Guitars Used By Amy Winehouse, Eric Clapton, U2’s The Edge, Sell For Over $5 Million At Auction
The highest bid at Julien's 'Icons & Idols' sale went to Clapton’s acoustic guitar, used during his time with Derek & The Dominoes, which reached $625,000.
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Features2 weeks ago‘How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb’: U2’s Fuel-Injected Return To Their Rock Roots
In 2004, U2 were in the mood to complete the circle back to being the uncompromising rock’n’roll band we first knew.
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News2 weeks ago
Local Natives Cover Roxy Music, Michael McDonald, And More For New EP
‘Thank you Michael Showalter for inviting us into your 80s dream world and getting us to cover Michael McDonald.'
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Features2 weeks ago
‘Under A Blood Red Sky’: The Incantatory Power Of U2’s Live Mini-Album
The eight-song mini-album prompted critics to describe U2 as the best live band of 1983.
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Features2 weeks ago
‘Under Pressure’: Queen And David Bowie’s Once-In-A-Lifetime Pairing
‘Under Pressure’ came into being when Bowie dropped in by one night while Queen were recording at Mountain Studios in Montreux.
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Behind The Albums2 weeks ago
A Night At The Opera: Queen’s Regal Invite Could Not Be Ignored
From its title to the music, 'A Night At The Opera' is majestic.
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Features2 weeks ago
‘Gaucho’: How Steely Dan Turned Tragedy Into Triumph
Recording ‘Gaucho’ wasn’t fun at all, according to Steely Dan’s Walter Becker, but the album was hailed as the best of the year.
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Features2 weeks ago
‘Songbook’: Why Going Acoustic Was Chris Cornell’s Heaviest Statement
For ‘Songbook,’ Chris Cornell swapped his electric guitar for an acoustic, found himself connecting with his fans in a way he never expected.
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Features3 weeks ago
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’: The Story Behind Queen’s Rule-Breaking Classic Song
With ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, Queen recorded a song that broke all the rules, went on to break records, and continues to astonish in its audacity.
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Features3 weeks ago
‘I Don’t Know What You’ve Got’: Little Richard With Young Jimi Hendrix
'I Don't Know What You've Got (But It's Got Me)' became Richard's last Top 20 R&B hit and featured a future superstar guitarist.
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News3 weeks ago
How To Watch ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ Docuseries By Peter Jackson
The three part documentary series premieres on Disney Plus on November 25.
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Features3 weeks ago
Best Gifts for Queen Fans This Christmas
Whether you’re shopping for new fans or mega-fans, this Queen gift guide has something for everyone.
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Features3 weeks ago
The Best Gifts for Rolling Stones Fans This Christmas
Whether you’re shopping for new fans or mega-fans, this Rolling Stones gift guide has something for everyone.
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Behind The Albums3 weeks ago
‘Thirty Three & 1/3’: George Harrison’s Return To Form
George Harrison’s seventh solo studio album was recorded at his home in Oxfordshire, Friar Park, in 1976.
