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"No offence Oasis, but that's how it's done." Moby's Manchester show is a cheeky, gorgeous and ultimately triumphant celebration of dance music

13 years since his last international tour, Moby is back in the UK and celebrating his landmark 1999 chart-topper Play

Louder

Noisy neighbours, nasty plagues and a winning smelly penguin – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

Hendrix, Jagger, Bowie and me: Terry Reid, the British pop outlier adored by the greats

He was courted by Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, toured with Tina Turner and the Rolling Stones and was idolised by everyone from Aretha Franklin to Dr Dre. British pop’s nearly man tells his astonishing story

The Guardian - UK

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David Bowie would have been fascinated by AI but seen the ‘pitfalls’, says childhood friend

Exclusive: ‘David was quite a vulnerable person. He was sensitive and had a lot of things going on.’

The Independent UK

Derek Boshier obituary

Leading figure of the 1960s pop art movement who was determined not to be bound by labels or market demands

The Guardian - UK

Artists reflect on David Bowie's life and lyrics for a War Child auction

Artists, including David Bowie's childhood friend and album art designer, George Underwood, have interpreted a David Bowie lyric for an upcoming War Child exhibition and auction

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Cyberspace oddity: The story of BowieNet

In the 1990s it wasn’t only AOL and CompuServve offering internet access, but rock stars, too.

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"That's the problem with me, you see. I'm a lunatic": The true story of Marc Bolan's final days

Marc Bolan, the Guru Of Glitter, was killed in a car crash in 1977 – just as his career was on the rise again. This is the story of his final hours

Louder

“I had the audacity to say, ‘Are we gonna rehearse, Mr. Berry?’ He whipped around and yelled, ‘We don’t rehearse rock ‘n’ roll!’” Session great Carlos Alomar on his time as Chuck Berry’s rhythm guitarist

Alomar also recalls his tour with James Brown and the time the King of Soul yelled ‘Hit me!’ – and he didn’t hit back

Guitar World

Herbie Flowers obituary

Bassist who played on an estimated 500 hit songs – the most recognisable being the motif he provided for Lou Reed’s Walk on the Wild Side

The Guardian - UK

32 Male Celebrities With Incredible Style

We've seen some sartorial greatness on (and off) the red carpet!

Marie Claire

‘There was blood on the piano’: Inside the chaos and grandeur that made Arcade Fire’s Funeral

Mark Beaumont talks to the band about the way that chaos, creativity and death shaped one of the era-defining works of the 21st century, 20 years since it was first released

The Independent UK

‘Justin Hawkins made me laugh a lot’: From Oasis to Slash – photographer Scarlet Page on her favourite shots

Exclusive: Photographer’s work spanning 30 years is the subject of a new exhibition, featuring choice shots of Amy Winehouse, David Bowie, Stereophonics, Foo Fighters and The Rolling Stones. She tells the stories behind some of her most iconic portraits

The Independent UK

Holly Johnson recalls David Bowie’s act of kindness after his HIV diagnosis

Pop star recalled the late musician’s friendship during one of the hardest times of his life

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The Guardian - UK

Holly Johnson on orgasmic pop and his second coming: ‘It’s a miracle of modern science I’m still here’

His band, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, ruled the charts in the 1980s with their libidinous, unapologetically queer songs. Then he was told he had months to live. As a new exhibition celebrates Johnson’s art and influence, he tells the hidden story

Guitar World

“I’m sick of people saying Walk On the Wild Side is a classic. I got paid £12, and David Bowie didn’t even show up”: Session bass legend Herbie Flowers on the making of Lou Reed’s 1972 hit – and the hardest session he ever did

Having recorded over 20,000 sessions for the likes of David Bowie, Dusty Springfield, T.Rex, Paul McCartney and Elton John, Brian ‘Herbie’ Flowers was not your average bassist

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Here Are The Most-Talked About Images Participating In 2024 Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Contest

We’re excited to announce that the final of the 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, organized by the Natural History Museum, is fast approaching. The post Here Are The Most-Talked About Images Participating In 2024 Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Contest first appeared on Bored Panda.

Guitar World

“I told Lou Reed, ‘Can I get the double bass out of the car? Because this song is a bit jazzy’”: British bass legend Herbie Flowers, best known for his work with David Bowie and Paul McCartney, dies aged 86

Flowers recorded over 20,000 sessions and his distinctive jazz-informed bass heavily features on Lou Reed's Walk on the Wild Side and Bowie's Space Oddity

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Rick Wakeman leads tributes for Sky and War Of The Worlds bassist Herbie Flowers

Herbie Flowers, who also worked with David Bowie, T-Rex, Lou Reed and many more, has died aged 86

MusicRadar

“Aside from his incredible musicianship over many decades, he was a beautiful soul and a very funny man”: Tributes paid to bass legend Herbie Flowers

Tributes have been paid to bass legend Herbie Flowers

Louder

Herbie Flowers, bassist for Lou Reed, David Bowie and many more, dead at 86

The death of Herbie Flowers, author of the iconic bassline that powered Walk On The Wild Side, has been confirmed by his family

The Independent UK

Herbie Flowers death: Veteran bassist who played for David Bowie and Lou Reed dies aged 86

His family confirmed his death on Facebook, with tributes pouring in immediately, praising his ’incredible musicianship’

Louder

Actors, artists, transvestites, junkies and wannabes: How Lou Reed made the defining album of his career

Rudderless after the Velvet Underground, Lou Reed ditched New York for London and hooked upwith David Bowie: The rest is history

The Guardian - UK

Herbie Flowers, bassist on Lou Reed’s Walk on the Wild Side, dies aged 86

Flowers also featured on other rock hits, including for David Bowie, T Rex, Bryan Ferry and Elton John

Louder

“I knew what each word meant, and it described exactly from moment to moment what that day was about.” The true inspiration behind David Bowie's 'Heroes' has been revealed

'Heroes' documents a special day during Bowie's Berlin residency

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