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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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Christine and the Queens to curate Meltdown Festival 2023

Christine and the Queens has been unveiled as the curator of Meltdown Festival 2023. The 'Tilted' hitmaker admits his...

Patti Smith plans to release on final album

Patti Smith plans to release one last album. The 75-year-old punk poet - who hasn't released a record since...

Duran Duran call punk “dull”

Duran Duran found punk music “dull”. The group - Simon LeBon, 63, Nick Rhodes, 59, Roger Taylor, 61 and...

Patti Smith: ‘I’m not really that good at writing songs’

Patti Smith doesn't think she's "that good" at writing songs. The 73-year-old singer admires the people who can combine...

Patti Smith guitarist Ivan Kral dies aged 71

Ivan Kral has died aged 71. The Czech guitarist and producer - known for his work with Patti Smith, Iggy Pop and Blondie - has...

Lionel Richie and Lenny Kravitz to headline Montreux Jazz Festival 2020

Lionel Richie and Lenny Kravitz are set to return to headline Montreux Jazz Festival next year. The 'All Night Long' hitmaker and the 'Fly Away'...

OutKast, Beach Boys’ Mike Love and more nominated for Songwriters Hall of Fame

OutKast, Beach Boys star Mike Love, Patti Smith and more have been nominated for induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020. The 'Hey...

Patti Smith says reading Mark Twain gave her anxiety

Patti Smith thinks reading Mark Twain gave her anxiety and caused her to throw up. The 72-year-old songwriter - who was a prominent figure in...

Jade Bird cites Joan Jet and Patti Smith as main influences

Jade Bird says Joan Jett and Patti Smith have influenced her music as strong women. The 21-year-old singer-songwriter has cited the 'I Love...

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