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Sam Smith back-up singer spotted 'crying on stage' as Manchester gig suddenly cancelled

Sam Smith's fans have been left confused and worried following the drama in Manchester's AO Arena last night, after the Stay With Me singer unexpectedly cut their concert short after just four songs

Daily Mirror · May 25, 2023

Meet Xander & the Peace Pirates, the triple-guitar band discovered by an ex-Gibson CEO, featuring Liverpool's answer to Stevie Ray Vaughan

Henry Juszkiewicz broke the UK blues-rock outfit – they explain how they balance three distinctly different guitar styles

Guitar World · May 25, 2023

The Kinks' Ray Davies on the song he wants played at his funeral

Since the 1980s, Ray Davies has intermittently led a seminar for aspiring songwriters through England's Arvon Foundation — a side hustle he landed, of course, as a result of the dozens of classic tunes he penned as frontman of the Kinks, including "You Really Got Me," "All Day and All…

Los Angeles Times · May 25, 2023

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West Lothian DJ's LF SYSTEM on their start in music to record-breaking smash hit

LF System shot to impressive heights after Afraid to Feel, spent eight weeks at No.1, and is the longest running No.1 dance record equalling fellow Scot Calvin Harris’s record with One Kiss.

Daily Record · May 25, 2023

George Lynch shows us what’s on his pedalboard

Make that pedalboards, as Mr Scary reveals his fly-in ’board and his more well-stocked, Jeff Beck-inspired offering – and reveals what pedal he can’t live without

Guitar World · May 25, 2023

How to use chromatics in a blues guitar solo

A working knowledge of the in-between notes can get you out of a jam when in a jam

Guitar World · May 25, 2023

Alex Skolnick says Phil Demmel is the Winston Wolf of metal guitarists, as the ex-Machine Head man joins Testament’s EU tour

Metal’s own super-sub has been drafted in to cover while Skolnick takes time out due to a family emergency

Guitar World · May 25, 2023

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Tina Turner: What was the Queen of Rock and Roll’s net worth?

Tina Turner left an incredible musical legacy after her death in 2023

Evening Standard · May 25, 2023

How Korn got over a major fallout about Jesus and dubstep and managed to become a band again

Korn guitarist Head returned to the group in 2013, after his newfound evangelical Christianity caused an acrimonious split in 2005. But could the band survive the next big obstacle coming their way: dubstep?

Metal Hammer · May 25, 2023

Sam Smith apologises to fans as they cancel Manchester gig after four songs: ‘Something was really wrong’

The star blamed vocal problems, but audience members thought the sound was great

Evening Standard · May 25, 2023

Arlo Parks – My Soft Machine album review: the Mercury Prize winner pushes her sound in new directions

The feel is summery and soothing, well suited to her new Californian existence

Evening Standard · May 25, 2023

Prince William's favourite Tina Turner song which reminds him of fond childhood memories

The future King previously revealed that one particular track sang by the US music legend brings back very special family memories for him.

Daily Record · May 25, 2023

Sam Smith fans left 'terrified and trembling' in darkness before Manchester Arena evacuation

Sam Smith teased a collaboration with Madonna during their performing at the Manchester AO Arena on Wednesday night but the whole evening turned into an Unholy mess

Daily Mirror · May 25, 2023

Sam Smith releases statement to 'devastated' fans after cancelling concert four songs in

Fans were left disappointed when they were asked to leave Manchester's AO Arena shortly after Sam's show began on Wednesday night (May 24)

Bristol Post · May 25, 2023

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Edinburgh Live · May 25, 2023

Sam Smith stops mid-show as they spot something 'really wrong' ahead of Scottish gig

The Unholy singer, who teased a collaboration with Madonna, was performing at the AO Arena on Wednesday night when things went south.

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

Abba respond to rumours they could perform at Eurovision in Sweden next year

‘Waterloo’ singers have hung up their mics for good

Manchester Evening News · May 25, 2023

Sam Smith told fans there would be a 'surprise' end to Manchester show - then walked off stage minutes later

Sam Smith apologised for ending their AO Arena show early after only four songs

Wales Online · May 25, 2023

Tina Turner dead at 83: Tom Jones and other stars line up to pay tribute to 'one of a kind talent'

The singer, whose career spanned 60 years, has died after a long illness aged 83

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The Conversation · May 25, 2023

Empowerment, individual strength and the many facets of love: why I fell for Tina Turner

For singers – amateur and professional alike – the name Tina Turner evokes instant reverence: Turner is a singer’s singer and perhaps the performer’s performer.

Glasgow Live · May 25, 2023

Sam Smith's show halted after something 'seriously wrong' ahead of Glasgow gig

The star who's sang hits including Lay Me Down and Stay With Me was performing in Manchester on Wednesday when they noticed something wasn't right. Their gig at the OVO Hydro takes place tonight.

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

Sam Smith issues statement after cancelling Manchester concert after it began: ‘I’m sorry’

‘I am honestly heartbroken I couldn’t finish the show tonight for you all,’ Smith said in a statement

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

Beyoncé leads celebrity tributes to ‘icon’ Tina Turner: ‘My beloved queen, I love you endlessly’

Queen of Rock’n Roll died at 83 after a long illness

Daily Record · May 25, 2023

Sam Smith cancels gig mid-show after noticing something 'seriously wrong'

The Stay With Me singer, who is set to perform at Glasgow's OVO Hydro tonight, was performing in Manchester on Wednesday when the show was suddenly halted.

Chronicle Live · May 25, 2023

Metro warning ahead of Sam Fender and P!NK gigs as city centre stations to close in bid to avoid train chaos

Transport chiefs have had to put together new plans to cope with the unprecedented demand caused by sell-out concerts in Newcastle and Sunderland on the same night

Louder · May 25, 2023

Music doesn't get much breezier than The Doobie Brothers on the Midnight Special

Watch The Doobie Brothers play a delightfully carefree version of Listen To The Music on the Midnight Special in 1973

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