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This Moment seems to underline McLaughlin's abandonment of raga rules in order to enrich Shankar Mahadevan's vocals with Western harmony

7th September 2023 - October 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of David Bowie’s classic collection of cover songs, PIN UPS, originally released 19th October 1973 - a mere six months after the legendary ALADDIN SANE and three months after the infamous final Ziggy Stardust show at Hammersmith Odeon, where he put the Ziggy persona to rest along with The Spiders From Mars.

What happens when musical differences get in the way of band harmony? Why do groups break up, guitarists flounce, or singers head out the door?

Phil Lynott played his last concert with Thin Lizzy on Sept. 4, 1983 during a Monsters of Rock tour in Nuremberg, Germany.

As they prepare to kick off their 40th Anniversary Tour, Nick Heyward and Les Nemes of ‘80s hitmakers Haircut One Hundred chat about the formation of the ...

From late legends like Prince and David Bowie to contemporary icons like Janelle Monáe and Lady Gaga, countless artists have borrowed from Little Richard’s flamboyant performance style.

Queen stays 'In The Lap Of The Gods' in episode 31 of 'The Greatest Live' video series, available now on their official YouTube channel

It was an exceptionally busy week in my inbox as more than 600 song and album pitches hit my inbox. I’ve distilled things down to these essentials.

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Def Leppard’s Rick Allen talks about his Raven Drum Foundation, the healing power of drum circles and drinking tea with AC/DC’s Bon Scott.