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The stories of 10 'regular folk' made famous by rock songs

What do Spoonman, Arnold Layne, and an unnamed security guard at Studio 54 have in common? They all inspired classic songs

Louder · May 8, 2023

Who is Finland's Eurovision act Kaarija? Cha Cha Cha star tipped to cause upset as odds close in

Finland's entry for the Eurovision song contest, Cha Cha Cha by Kaarija is a strong contender to win in Liverpool

Chronicle Live · May 8, 2023

Rival Sons’ Scott Holiday on his greatest gear hits and misses: “You can basically install a pair of EMG active pickups into a cardboard box and get the same sound”

Holiday is no fan of active pickups, and his life in gear involves a flaming Line 6 amp, a foolish trade that said goodbye to some PAFs, and the epiphany that TV Jones Filter'Trons are all you ever need

Guitar World · May 8, 2023

Eurovision 2023: How to watch this week’s semi-finals and grand final

Live competitions will air across the BBC this week

The Independent UK · May 8, 2023

Set to host, UK taking Eurovision very seriously this year

There’s nothing like nearly winning to wake people up

The Independent UK · May 8, 2023

Rock and royals: Steve Winwood’s surprising family connection to Queen Camilla

Traffic and Blind Faith musician has links to the monarchy

The Independent UK · May 8, 2023

Take That fans disappointed that Jason Orange was replaced with BGT star at Coronation concert

Calum Scott joined Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen on stage, prompting a negative reaction from fans

Wales Online · May 8, 2023

Former Eurovision star Scot now working in Welsh phone shop as life does complete turnaround

Bobby McVay was among the favourites to win the iconic contest in 1993.

Daily Record · May 8, 2023

Matty Healy and Taylor Swift 'snapped together' for the first time amid romance rumours

The 1975 singer and American superstar have been spotted looking quite close, arriving at Taylor's condo cosied up in the back of a car following a Nashville gig

Chronicle Live · May 8, 2023

Taylor Swift's ex Joe 'still making money from her' as she's seen with Matty Healy

Taylor split from her long-time beau earlier this year after it was reported that the actor "struggled with Taylor's level of fame and the attention from the public", which is why they parted ways

Daily Mirror · May 8, 2023