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Despite his knack for slick pop, the principled and passionate Chris Rea never took the easy road

The late musician bristled against his record companies, his producers and fame itself – but that friction ignited both his AOR hits and his raw, spirited take on the blues

The Guardian - UK

Chris Rea obituary

Singer, songwriter and guitarist best known for his enduring hit Driving Home for Christmas

The Guardian - UK

“I hope your reaction is, ‘I have never heard Van Halen like this’“: New compilation album of old Van Halen rehearsals with Eddie, Alex and Wolfgang has reportedly been released – and it doesn’t feature a singer

The recordings come from the 5150 Studios soundboard as the band rehearsed ahead of their 2007 tour

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GRAMMYS 2026: Aterciopelados Returns With 'Genes Rebeldes', Cementing Latin Rock's Global Presence

As the 68th Annual Grammy Awards approach on Feb. 1, 2026, the Colombian duo Aterciopelados are once again in the spotlight with a nomination for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album for their latest work, Genes Rebeldes. Their recognition at music's biggest night underscores both a career spanning more than…

Latin Times

“He mentioned he had a prototype SE Silver Sky that would be a fun platform to make something special”: John Mayer’s signature guitar has been reimagined as the wild ‘Golden Sky’ – and it’s inspired by Jerry Garcia’s Tiger

Eric Krasno is now the proud owner of what has been dubbed the world's first Golden Sky conversion

Guitar World

Grupo Frontera heads to the Grammys with 2 nominations

Grupo Frontera is heading to the 2026 Grammys with two nominations

The Independent UK

Chris Rea’s Driving Home for Christmas is an evergreen, everyman anthem that captures the season’s true spirit

By rejecting the bombast of 80s pop, the late singer-songwriter’s track has endured, and thereby perfectly captures the nostalgic feelings at the heart of Christmas

The Guardian - UK

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Bad Bunny Issues Public Apology to J Balvin in Mexico, Ending One of Latin Music's Biggest Feuds

Bad Bunny closed his series of concerts in Mexico City, part of his "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" tour, with the most anticipated and surprising guest: J Balvin. The artists not only shared the stage for the first time since 2021, but Bad Bunny even went so far as to publicly…

Latin Times

“I didn’t start until I was 21. Most people I know were 13 when they had their first guitar”: Chris Rea, Driving Home For Christmas singer and slide guitar maestro, dies aged 74

The underrated guitar star blended blues, gospel, soul and more across 25 solo albums

Guitar World

K-Pop Stars, Idol Brand Ambassadors, and the Rise of Korean Fashion Trends Worldwide

From airport looks to music videos, K-Pop stars as idol brand ambassadors are leading the charge in global Korean fashion trends. Explore the phenomenon now.

Fashion Times

Woman Claiming To Be Miley Cyrus’ Real Birth Mother Reveals How Old She Was When She Got Pregnant

"I don’t think there is a daughter that looks more like her mother than Miley does."

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Barry Manilow Lung Cancer: Star Credits 'Pure Luck' For Early Life-Saving Diagnosis

Music icon Barry Manilow, 82, reveals an early-stage lung cancer diagnosis after a bout of bronchitis. The legendary singer is set for surgery, forcing the rescheduling of his January 2026 "A Gift of Love" arena tour dates.

International Business Times UK

Chris Rea: the true story behind his biggest hit Driving Home For Christmas

The late singer was once charged £12,000 for spraying a concert in Hammesmith with three feet of fake snow

Evening Standard

Tell Me There’s a Heaven: Chris Rea has died, aged 74

Blues guitarist who became pop star had been suffering a short illness

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Joe Ely obituary

Country-rock pioneer from Texas whose fans included the Clash and Bruce Springsteen

Evening Standard

Barry Manilow will have surgery for cancerous spot on lung

The singer has rescheduled a string of shows.

Metal Hammer

"When I see him in my dreams, he hasn't changed a bit. He is still my best friend." How Dave Grohl channelled his heartbreak over a devastating personal loss into one of Foo Fighters' most raw, emotional songs

"We were brothers. And when he passed away it had such a profound impact on me"

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Manchester music and football stars gather for funeral of Stone Roses’ Mani

Liam Gallagher, Paul Weller, David Beckham and former bandmates among the mourners at Manchester cathedral

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The late Chris Rea on the ‘warmth and hope’ of ‘Driving Home for Christmas’

IN FOCUS: The British rock singer spoke with Roisin O’Connor, just days before his death aged 74, about the story behind one of the UK’s most popular festive songs

The Independent UK

Pop culture in 2025: A ring for Taylor, an ill-timed KissCam ... and whatever ‘6-7’ means

In a year of pop culture moments, some things were old and some things were very new

Guitar World

“A dynamic musical initiative showcasing advanced improvisation”: 3 of today's leading virtuosos have assembled for a US tour – and it involves one of Steve Vai's favorite new guitarists

Hedras Ramos will hit the road with his fellow trailblazers for a G3-like tour of California and Texas

The Independent UK

The Grammys split the country album category into traditional and contemporary. It might be great

The Grammys' country album category has been split into two for the 2026 award show

Evening Standard

Chris Rea returned to blues roots after career at top in 1980s

The Middlesbrough-born singer-songwriter sold millions of records across his career.

The Guardian - UK

Chris Rea, rock and blues singer-songwriter, dies aged 74

Middlesbrough-born musician had hits with Driving Home for Christmas, On the Beach and The Road to Hell

International Business Times UK

Nick Jonas Sparks Jonas Brothers Break-Up, Allegedly Targets 'Justin Timberlake Trajectory'

Nick Jonas ignites Jonas Brothers split rumours as his new solo album Sunday Best fuels claims he wants a Justin Timberlake-style solo career.

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