Rod Stewart
Key Man: Hats Off To Hammond Organ Inventor Laurens Hammond
Our tribute to Laurens Hammond, the creator of the Hammond organ, whose fantastic invention features on some of the great tracks in music history.
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Features2 weeks agoHow Rod Stewart Went From Mod Master To King Crooner
It may seem an unlikely journey, but there’s logic in the way Rod Stewart developed from king of the mods to pop’s prime Great American Songbook singer.
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Features2 weeks ago
Never A Dull Moment: The Formative Fun Of Rod Stewart’s Mercury Years
Rod's years on Mercury Records provided him with some of his best material, and some of the best fun he ever had.
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Features2 weeks ago
‘Shake’: Sam Cooke’s Heartbroken Fans Give Him A Posthumous Hit
Less than a month after his mysterious and tragic shooting, Sam was back in the charts with ‘Shake.’
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Features3 weeks ago
The Toppermost Of The TOTPoppermost: 20 Classic Performances
Just a few of the classic live performances from Britain’s longest-running and best-loved pop show.
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Features4 weeks agoA Double No.1: The Powerful Aftermath Of John Lennon’s Passing
On both of Billboard’s main surveys for December 27, 1980, John climbed to No.1.
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Features1 month ago
Reason To Believe: The Introspective Brilliance Of Tim Hardin
Endlessly underrated, Hardin wrote some of the most beautiful and enduring songs of his day, including the much-covered ‘If I Were A Carpenter’ and ‘Reason To Believe.’
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News2 months ago
Nile Rodgers, Sir Rod Stewart Lead Nordoff Robbins’ Christmas Fundraiser
The live show, which marks the return of the the Nordoff Robbins Carol Service, will star Stewart, Imelda May, and Jess Gillam.
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Features4 months ago
‘Maggie May’: Rod Stewart’s Epic Trek From Twickenham Station To No.1
A wait of almost eight years from Rod's first break to his first UK chart-topper ended in October 1971.
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Features4 months ago
‘Electric Warrior’: T. Rex And The Album That Confirmed Bolanmania
T.Rex’s ‘Electric Warrior’ debuted at No.2 on the UK chart of October 9, 1971 and a new fan phenomenon was confirmed.
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Features4 months ago
‘The Real British Dylan’: John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ Reaches All The People
John's new album had Billboard making an extremely complimentary comparison.
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Features5 months ago
Best Male Rock Singers: A Top 100 Countdown Of Legendary Vocalists
From powerhouse belters to multi-octave vocalists with mind-boggling versatility, the best male rock singers have left their mark on music history.
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Features6 months ago
The Most Surprising Musical Friendships
From fleeting, backstage hangs to longtime creative partnerships, the best musical friendships come in all forms.
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Features6 months ago
‘A Better Life’: The Delicate Craftsmanship Of Yusuf/Cat Stevens
The artist born Steven Georgiou became one of the quintessential singer-songwriters.
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Features6 months ago
‘Never A Dull Moment’: How Rod Stewart Kicked His Career Into High Gear
‘Never A Dull Moment’ found Rod Stewart laying down some of the finest songs he ever recorded, 'played with gusto by the Faces in splendid disarray.'
