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Lewis Capaldi at BST Hyde Park: An absolute blast

3.5/5 At his second of two headline slots at BST Hyde Park, Capaldi is on fine form and looking to the future

Evening Standard · Jul 13

"I honestly believe it was one of the best things I've ever done." The story of the Marc Bolan classic that inspired Prince twice

T.Rex's Get It On was the band's only US hit, but Prince was certainly listening

Louder · Jul 13

Frank Ferrer: 'Axl Rose isn't a scary, mean guy'

Frank Ferrer has hit back at the reputation his former Guns N' Roses bandmate Axl Rose has built up as a "scary, mean guy".

BANG Premier · Jul 13

“I was watching Taxi Driver – a bass was sitting on my lap, and I was just hitting the strings. A commercial came on and I realised I’d written an entire song”: How Flea accidentally wrote one of his funkiest basslines

What began as absent-minded noodling became an enduring Red Hot Chili Peppers classic

Guitar World · Jul 12

“There were smears of dried blood around his chin and mouth. His usually perfect clothes and hair were messed up and soaked with gasoline”: The brief life and unsolved death of the cult 60s rocker who inspired The Clash

Bobby Fuller could have been the next Buddy Holly – but he died in mysterious circumstances in 1966 at the age of 23.

Louder · Jul 12

“If we’re stuck with stories about Satan, it’ll mean that people will never understand us”: How Iron Maiden pushed metal to its most colossal, then pushed a bit further, to make Rime Of The Ancient Mariner

The song was the centrepiece of Iron Maiden’s Eddfest set

Metal Hammer · Jul 12

Ezra Collective ‘wouldn’t exist’ without festivals like Montreux, band say

Festival enters its second week while celebrating its 60th edition with jaw-dropping performances from Ezra Collective and The Roots on Saturday

The Independent UK · Jul 12

“Paul really misses being in a band. His joy of just being in that context is great”: Keith Richards on why Paul McCartney’s collaboration with the Rolling Stones meant so much

McCartney linked up with the Stones for their latest record – and there might be more to come

Guitar World · Jul 12

‘Unchained Melody makes me want to live out my Swayze fantasies’: Gary Jarman’s honest playlist

The Cribs man had a youthful Bee Gees obsession and loves one particular 80s power ballad. But which song does he say is too rude for his funeral?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12

Quote of the day by Elvis Presley: ‘If you let your head get too big, it'll…’ – ‘King of rock and roll’ on the secret to lasting success

Quote of the day: Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, stressed humility despite his immense fame. His words remind us to stay grounded, avoiding arrogance and self-importance. Presley transformed popular music by blending diverse genres into a captivating sound. He achieved global stardom through electrifying performances and a…

The Economic Times · Jul 12