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Hot Chocolate co‑founder and You Sexy Thing co‑writer dead at 78

Tony Wilson, the bassist, songwriter and co‑founder of Hot Chocolate, has died at the age of 78. His...
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Traffic co-founder Dave Mason dies aged 79 as family pays tribute to ‘a remarkable life devoted to music’

Traffic co-founder Dave Mason has passed away at the age of 79, with his family confirming the news in a heartfelt statement...

Ronnie Wood recalls Jeff Beck putting him on bass — and Jimi Hendrix becoming his first superfan

Ronnie Wood has recalled how Jeff Beck got him to pick up the bass — and Jimi Hendrix became an instant fan.

‘He took us to this place…’ Discover what concert Carlos Santana says was the greatest he saw

Carlos Santana says the best concert he ever saw was watching Jimi Hendrix play at the Northern California Folk-Rock Festival whilst he...

Bob Dylan announces 10-date UK tour for later this year

Bob Dylan has announced a 10-date UK tour for later this year. The ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ singer, 83,...

Earth, Wind and Fire star dies aged 63

Earth, Wind and Fire guitarist and co-vocalist, Sheldon Reynolds, has died aged 63. The revered musician's bandmate, Philip Bailey,...

St. Vincent announces rock history podcast

St. Vincent is launching a new podcast on the history of rock music. The 40-year-old musician - whose real...

Zayn Malik releases Jimi Hendrix cover for late guitar god’s 80th birthday

Zayn Malik has released a cover of Jimi Hendrix's 1971 posthumous tune 'Angel' to mark the late guitar legend's 80th birthday.

Ellie Goulding was a ‘metalhead’ as a teen

Ellie Goulding was a metalhead and "Kerrang! girl" as a teen. The 'Easy Lover' hitmaker might be a pop...

Jimi Hendrix ‘religiously’ watched Coronation Street

Jimi Hendrix "religiously" watched 'Coronation Street' when he lived in the UK. The legendary musician used to tune...

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Iron Maiden won’t retire

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Kneecap say undercover police, banned songs and Belfast politics shaped their rise

Kneecap have lifted the lid on the chaos, politics and undercover‑police chases that shaped their early years, revealing how their breakout tracks...