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Tony Wilson death: Hot Chocolate star dies aged 89 as son shares ‘staggering’ diary entries

Wilson was a founding member of the soul band formed in London

The Independent UK

Band behind hit song ‘Crash’ say Matt Willis gets the lyrics wrong in cover version

The Primitives achieved an international hit when their song ‘Crash’ featured in the comedy film ‘Dumb and Dumber’

The Independent UK

Alleged Islamic State terrorist ‘pleads guilty to Taylor Swift Vienna concert plot’

Beran A. could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison

The Independent UK

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Tony Wilson dead: Hot Chocolate star's son reveals 'staggering' secret diaries after his death at 78

The bassist and co-founder of the beloved 1970s British soul band died in his native Trinidad on Friday

Evening Standard

Trial of Austrian man accused of plotting to attack a Taylor Swift concert set to begin

The trial against a man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago is set to begin in Austria

The Independent UK

Watch Megadeth play Metallica's Ride The Lightning for the first time

Megadeth gave a debut to Ride The Lightning at the Movistar Arena in Bogota, Colombia

Metal Hammer

"I just wanna urge you respect my privacy as I navigate a new chapter in my life." Arnel Pineda posts cryptic message to fans after Journey show at Stagecoach Festival cancelled

Journey's Stagecoach set was canned by organisers when the festival site was evacuated due to extreme winds

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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Split Rumours Explained: Shock as Viral Breakup Claim Hits Social Media

A viral parody post has triggered a wave of panic over claims Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have split, but there is still no evidence of a breakup or a cancelled engagement.

International Business Times UK

“ I find it to be a very playable guitar indeed, despite its huge dimensions”: Danelectro Dan O Cool Baritone review

This retro-inspired semi-hollow baritone offers a refreshing departure from your typical extended range guitar

Guitar World

“He says to me, ‘You’re a legend.’ I said, ‘Are you kidding? You’re a legend. You’re the new Leo Fender. You’re the new Les Paul. You’re the new Orville Gibson’”: Randy Bachman on the guitar builder who’s up there with the greats of the industry

And Bachman says this builder is working on an electric guitar that will weigh less than 4lbs.

Guitar World

Michael Jackson streams skyrocket after 'Michael' biopic opening weekend, up 95% in the US

Michael Jackson sang “Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough.”

The Independent UK

Bruce Springsteen puts feud aside to offer ‘prayer’ for Donald Trump after DC shooting

Singer-songwriter has been a longtime critic of the Trump administration

The Independent UK

“An undeniable classic, for the modern age”: Rhodes MK8 review

The new Rhodes electric piano is no longer a vintage curio from the '70s and '80s. We play the new MK8, with all of its FX and MIDI finery

MusicRadar

Michael Jackson albums on track for chart resurgence as biopic soars in box office

Antoine Fuqua’s film broke box office records in its opening weekend despite poor response from critics

The Independent UK

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“I was as surprised as anybody else. I said, ‘Who’s playing the harmonica?’ Dave said, ‘You are!’” What happened when Be-Bop Deluxe founder Bill Nelson formed an improv trio with Soft Machine and Gong members

The prog polymath felt Orchestra Futura’s performances should be left as one-off experiences. But Theo Travis and Dave Sturt persuaded him to release Live At Nelsonica & Clothworkers Hall

Guitar World

“Gibson said, ‘We really can’t reproduce that wah effect,’ so they went to Chandler and bought all of the ones they had in stock”: Joe Perry on how Jimmy Page inspired his custom ‘90s Black Burst Les Paul Standard

A doozy from the Gibson Custom Shop that inspired the Aerosmith man's signature model, this single-cut is hot-wired for a tone that sets it apart from garden variety Les Pauls

International Business Times UK

Ray Stevens Injury Update: Country Icon 'Cheats Death' In Nasty Home Fall

Ray Stevens, 87, is recovering from a broken neck after a fall. The incident follows a heart attack last year. His new album, 'Favorites Old & New,' was released amid his recovery.

Metal Hammer

"It's a violent, wild and out-of-control time, especially for women, but for all people." Evanescence's Amy Lee on why she's embracing having a platform in an increasingly troubled and dangerous world

Evanescence's leader is keenly aware that the world is going to hell, but she sees a light at the end of the tunnel

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The Primitives: ‘A reviewer said that Crash would finish the band. Then it was in Dumb and Dumber’

‘The label added ukulele and steel guitar without bothering to tell us. We couldn’t complain – it made the song a worldwide hit’

MusicRadar

“Nedra’s voice, style and spirit helped define a sound that would change music. Her contribution to the group’s story and their defining influence will live forever”: The last surviving member of the Ronettes, Nedra Talley Ross, has died

She was 80 years old

The Independent UK

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop band the Ronettes, dies

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the Ronettes, has died at 80

The Independent UK

Melanie C says she's bringing joy to the club with 'Sweat,' an athletic album from the Spice Girl

Melanie C, also know as Mel C or Sporty Spice from the game-changing ‘90s girl group the Spice Girls, will release a new album on Friday

Louder

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: April 27, 2026

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Foo Fighters, Airbourne, All Them Witches and more

Metal Hammer

"I felt misunderstood by the German music industry. They called me too extreme." From Eminem teaching her about authenticity to the Nirvana song that made her pick up a guitar, this is the soundtrack to Mimi Barks' life

Nu gen provocateur Mimi Barks talks us through the songs that have defined her life

Guitar World

“Bob Rock said, ‘Don’t worry, I’m gonna help you become a guitar hero.’ And he did!” Billy Duffy on how The Cult made their most challenging hit single

The guitar icon explains how tours with Billy Idol and Guns N' Roses shaped their 1989 hit, Fire Woman

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