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"That experience in Vietnam changed him forever. It certainly had an effect on our family, so it was a defining moment in my life, too." How a devastating 90s war song brought its writer and his estranged father closer together

Rooster by Alice In Chains was Jerry Cantrell’s tribute to his Vietnam veteran dad, and it showed a different kind of dark side to the band

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“I’m seeing players compose something crazy-hard and pretend they can play it when they can’t. It’s dishonest”: How Hedras became one of today’s leading virtuosos by fusing shred smarts and boomer sensibilities

The Cort signature artist on why it’s worth the long climb up Shred Mountain, teaching Tosin Abasi tapping tricks and standing by an effect that many of his contemporaries have abandoned

Guitar World

“You don't need all the latest plugins and everything else. I think that my best instrument is the mind”: Adam F on making '90s DnB classic Colours

“We went to the Hit Factory in New York, which was 10 or 15 grand a day. I preferred the mixdowns that I did in my bedroom in Watford”

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10 Photos of Imani Archer: The Only Daughter of D'Angelo Who's Blending R&B Roots With Her Artistic Vision

Imani Archer, daughter of late R&B icon D'Angelo, is carrying forward his musical legacy with her own soulful style while honouring his memory after his passing from pancreatic cancer.

International Business Times UK

“Andy Summers is one hell of a jazz guitarist, but it was Sting who volunteered him for the session”: How jazz bass legend Christian McBride reunited The Police duo for his latest album

Sting and Andy Summers joined McBride for a jazz-tinged version of a Synchronicity-era Police classic

Guitar World

“I took lessons from Joe Satriani. I felt like he was trying to build an army of shredders with finger exercises. He hated me because I didn’t practice his stuff enough”: The iconic alt-rock guitarist who quit taking lessons from Satch

The Satriani curriculum failed to move Cake's Xan McCurdy

Guitar World

Lauryn Hill pays tribute to ‘genius’ collaborator D’Angelo after his death at 51

Sir Elton John, Paloma Faith and Justin Timberlake were among those posting tributes.

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It's now or never – We Are Rewind's Elvis cassette player is limited to 1957 units

This matte black and gold cassette player comes bundled with an exclusive remastered edition of Elvis’ Christmas Album

What Hi-Fi?

We Are Rewind returns with an Elvis Walkman-alike that'll leave you all shook up

I can't help falling in love with this rocking retro tape player from We Are Rewind

“The average upright contains around 12,000 parts - and 80% of those are moving”: How to record a real piano perfectly

Nothing adds organic character to a track like live piano, but recording one isn’t easy. We lift the piano lid and talk about pianistic logistics!

MusicRadar

"Sabbath will not do it, they won't take a chance": How Ozzy Osbourne predicted the future and saved Motörhead's Heavy Metal Holocaust

When Motörhead supported Ozzy Osbourne on his first American arena tour, it was the start of a beautiful friendship

Metal Hammer

"It changed everything. After that it was never the same. I had to adjust my life": The story of the career-defining song with a lyric scribbled on a takeaway bag while stoned

Two albums into his career, Lenny Kravitz was still taking the train to the studio. Then came the night that changed his life forever

Louder

Celebrated Soul Musician D'Angelo Dead At 51: US Media

Grammy-winning musician D'Angelo has died at the age of 51 after "a prolonged and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer," his family told US media Tuesday.

International Business Times

D’Angelo’s career-spanning playlist: Hits and hidden gems

D’Angelo has blurred the lines between sacred and sensual, defining modern R&B with his unique voice and musicianship

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D'Angelo's Death Sparks Online Fan Reaction for Son Swayvo Twain Who Also Lost Mum Angie Stone

Following the tragic deaths of neo-soul legend D'Angelo and singer Angie Stone, their son Michael Archer Jr. opens up about his unimaginable loss and vows to stay strong.

International Business Times UK

D'Angelo Dies Seven Months After Ex Angie Stone: How Did Both Singers Pass Away?

R&B legend D'Angelo's death comes just months after Angie Stone's tragic passing. See the causes of their early deaths and the lasting legacy they left behind.

Latin Times

Christina Aguilera Plans Major Christmas Comeback With Risqué Strip Club Video

Christina Aguilera is planning a Christmas music return with a burlesque-themed video filmed at Crazy Horse Paris, tied to the 25th anniversary of 'My Kind of Christmas.'

The Guardian - US

Experimental, sensual and political, D’Angelo radically redrew the boundaries of soul music

The late singer may have suffered from setbacks and only released three studio albums, but the range he displayed in this perfect catalogue was astonishing

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10 Photos of D'Angelo and Angie Stone's Son, Michael D'Angelo Archer II: Quick Facts about His Age, Career and More

Meet Michael D'Angelo Archer II, aka Swayvo Twain, the son of R&B legends D'Angelo and Angie Stone. Discover how the rapper is forging his own musical legacy while honouring his iconic parents.

International Business Times UK

Angie Stone Once Shared that Co-Parenting With D'Angelo Was 'Very Difficult': 'Pride Is The Gangsta In This'

Explore D'Angelo and Angie Stone's lasting neo-soul legacy, their heartfelt love story, co-parenting struggles, and the power of pride in relationships.

The Independent UK

Jamie Foxx, Maxwell, Jill Scott, Flea, Doja Cat and more react to the death of D'Angelo

Celebrities have begun paying tribute to R&B and neo-soul icon D’Angelo

Latin Times

D'Angelo, R&B Icon and Neo-Soul Pioneer, Dies at 51 After Private Battle with Cancer

Music lovers around the world mourn the death D'Angelo, born Michael Eugene Archer, has passed away at age 51 after a private struggle with pancreatic cancer. His family confirmed the news in a statement expressing their heartbreak and gratitude for the legacy he leaves behind.

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R&B Legend D’Angelo Passes Away At 51 After Several Months Of Treatment

"D'Angelo blessed me with the flawless soundtrack of my life," a fan wrote.

Guitar World

“We are saddened that he can only leave dear memories with his family, but we are eternally grateful for the legacy of extraordinarily moving music he leaves behind”: D’Angelo, legendary, boundary-pushing R&B singer/songwriter, dies at 51

The multi-instrumentalist released only three albums over the course of his three-decade career, but each proved hugely influential

The Independent UK

D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died

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