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“I have no idea what the first song I learned was. My memory has been worn down by copious LSD experiments”: Billy Squier on saving his ’59 Les Paul from a fire, the world’s greatest Marshall and why he stopped practicing

The man behind The Stroke and Lonely Is the Night checks in to talk all things guitar, imposter syndrome and the enduring appeal of his 1960 Tele Custom

Guitar World

“I didn’t like it, but Tom said, ‘No, it’s great. Now you’ve got to double it’”: Mike Campbell on the riff he wanted to ditch – but Tom Petty made him double down

Campbell was forced to get creative to make a Heartbreakers classic

Guitar World

Olivia Rodrigo says she’s ‘smelled’ concertgoers with hardcore habit: ‘I think about it often’

Pop star stunned radio hosts Tyler West and Chloe Burrows with the revelation

The Independent UK

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"I don't think there is any musician that I've worked with that has ever come close to that." How Jimi Hendrix recorded Purple Haze – on a guitar he'd never played before

The story behind the song that established Jimi Hendrix's psychedelic credentials

Louder

“Someone in the band screamed, ‘Don’t you know what a privilege it is to play with Frank? How can you ruin his music?’” The notorious final tour of the Zappa band,and his bassist’s role in its demise

Though many regard the 1988 lineup as one of Zappa’s most musically formidable bands, the tour ended in disaster, with Zappa returning home, never to tour again

Guitar World

"They're not gonna get anybody heavier than me, are they?" In 1971 Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant was asked how he dealt with bootleggers

The BBC footage also shows Pink Floyd hearing one of their own bootlegs for the first time – and they're not happy

Louder

"He used to do stupid things that smashed the reputation of the band. That's all over now." The frosty relationship between Saxon's Biff Byford and former guitarist Graham Oliver has thawed after more than 30 years

After all the bad chemistry and court battles, Biff Byford and Graham Oliver are no longer at loggerheads

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"It was just magical. You're part of a magical event where this incredible band is getting back together." Aimee Mann reacts to performing with Rush in Los Angeles

Initially reluctant to perform, Aimee Mann didn't respond to Geddy Lee's invitation to Rush's reunion shows for a month

Louder

8-Hour Studio Workdays: Kim Kardashian Blasted for 'Exploiting' 13-Year-Old North West Ahead of Nationwide Tour

Kim Kardashian faces criticism for allegedly pushing her daughter, North West, into the spotlight too early, as fans worry about her missing out on a normal childhood.

International Business Times UK

"We're definitely going to be in Europe. We're definitely going to be in South America, and Australia, and the US." Faith No More bassist Bill Gould confirms that the band will return in 2027

Expect the first Faith No More live shows in 10 years to be announced imminently

Metal Hammer

Jon Bon Jovi says band 'never doubted me'

US musician Jon Bon Jovi, who has kept a low profile since he underwent vocal cord surgery, is preparing to return to touring.

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"Foreign Tongues had been rock's worst-kept secret for some time before album opener Rough And Twisted dropped in April to acclaim and relief. Media duly frenzied. Mission accomplished." The Rolling Stones roll on with album number 25

The Rolling Stones follow up Hackney Diamonds with assistance from Paul McCartney, The Cure's Robert Smith, Steve Winwood and more

Louder

Syd Barrett 80th birthday celebrations include tribute concert in Cambridge and tribute album featuring Pink Floyd, David Gilmour and more...

A special tribute concert at the Cambridge Corn Exchange, where Syd Barrett played his last ever live show, will take place in October

Louder

Jon Bon Jovi says band ‘never doubted me’ as he prepares to return to stage

The American musician underwent surgery in 2022 to repair an atrophied vocal coord.

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8 totally wildcard artists that we'd love to see play Download 2027

With Download now booking everything from Scooter to Five, here are eight other out-of-the-box ideas for artists that could be booked for next year

Cinemablend

I’m Here To Explain Why Travis Kelce Would Troll Himself With Video Of Taylor Swift Literally Feeding Him

This is actually so funny.

The Independent UK

Jon Bon Jovi shares health update years after risky vocal chord surgery

Bon Jovi frontman and founder underwent crucial throat surgery in 2022 to fix an atrophied vocal cord

Guitar World

Yvette Young has a new piece of signature gear – and it might be the one stop shop for all the ambient prog rock tones you’ve been waiting for

Young has a unveiled a new Mixwave plugin that has a treasure trove of toys to play with

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“Steve Harris will tour and tour and tour and tour until he probably dies onstage”: Bruce Dickinson would rather Iron Maiden “do another album” than head back on the road right away

The metal legends are booked to play 91 gigs in 2026 alone

MusicRadar

"When a doctor had to explain to me that one of the cords was literally atrophying, it was confusing”: After battling to return to the stage, Jon Bon Jovi says he’s now “fully recovered” from his vocal cord surgery

"It was longer than I’d ever expected, but it had to be right. We never lost faith”

The Guardian - UK

Teddie Beverley obituary

Last of the Beverley Sisters, the singing trio who found fame in the 1950s with hits such as I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus and Little Donkey

The Independent UK

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s daughter North West, 13, launches her first tour

The rapper announced her tour with Molly Santana on her 13th birthday

Guitar World

Polyphia announces 2026 world tour – and they're bringing two of the biggest names in guitar playing with them

Tim Henson and co will play shows in North America, Europe, and the UK throughout 2026

International Business Times UK

Unrecognisable Madonna Looks Completely Unfiltered on Stream Without Her Usual Instagram Filters

Madonna's rare livestream appearance with Gymskin gave fans a very different view of the pop icon, with loose curls, minimal makeup and a Chelsea shirt replacing the glossy image often seen online. The clip landed during the rollout for Confessions II, and the reactions were instant, affectionate and a little…

Evening Standard

Getdown Services at Harry Styles' Meltdown: Moonwalks and camembert

5/5 The unlikeliest of Meltdown sets turns into possibly the best one of the festival. Are this sweaty cheese-munching pair Britain’s best band?

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