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“We finished my solo record. Alex heard it, and he goes, ‘Hey, why didn't we put that on a Van Halen record!’” Sammy Hagar reveals the Eddie Van Halen-produced track that could have been on a Van Halen album

Alex Van Halen largely preferred his brother Eddie to remain the band's chief songwriter – but couldn't resist this Hagar-penned track after it appeared on the frontman's solo album

Guitar World · Jul 5

Mumford and Sons bring out Hozier and Shania Twain at BST Hyde Park show

Frontman Marcus Mumford told the crowd he had a ’cheeky surprise’ before welcoming Shania Twain on stage

The Independent UK · Jul 5

The Rolling Stones remember Amy Winehouse: ‘It was like saying goodbye to Billie Holiday again’

Legendary rock band famously brought the singer out for their 2007 headline show at Isle of Wight festival

The Independent UK · Jul 5

Song Sir Paul McCartney sang at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding revealed

Insiders have shared which song from his extensive back catalogue Sir Paul McCartney sang at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.

BANG Premier · Jul 5

The Holly Grail: Humberstone’s artistic quest

After years supporting the likes of Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo, Holly Humberstone is ready to take centre stage — but the girl from Grantham is seeking excellence over mere fortune, writes Maddy Mussen

Evening Standard · Jul 5

“A light was in the wrong place and he went straight off into the orchestra pit and broke his leg. He did the show, but he was obviously not feeling great”: The chaotic story of forgotten Deep Purple spin-off project Paice Ashton Lord

When Ian Paice and Jon Lord teamed up with charismatic singer Tony Ashton, they had the grandest of intentions – but it quickly fell apart

Louder · Jul 5

'It helped my confidence': how a free music program changed a teen's life

This school holiday program is about more than just music.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 5

Shania Twain makes surprise appearance with Mumford and Sons in Hyde Park

BST Hyde Park continues on Sunday with a headline set from Duran Duran.

Evening Standard · Jul 4

Taylor Swift’s ‘signature revenge songwriting’ may have been tackled in pre-nup clause before Travis Kelce wedding

A leading Manhattan divorce lawyer has suggested a possible prenuptial agreement between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could have included confidentiality provisions covering future songs inspired by their relationship.

BANG Premier · Jul 4

"There were more people there than they had ever cumulatively played to in their career at that point." The story behind the Ramones first ever UK show, on Independence Day 1976

It's now 50 years since Ramones brought their blitzkrieg bops to Britain

Louder · Jul 4