A great pop single is a work of art. A great song will stand the test of time and become a timeless classic. Think Motown, 60’s...
So as the decade came to an end, 1969 gave us a brilliant diverse mix of chart-toppers on both sides of the Atlantic. We had Marvin...
On 13th January 1965, the first day of recording sessions for Bob Dylan’s Bringing It All Back Home album was held at Studio A, Columbia Recording...
On 10th Oct 1978, the second Stiff Records UK package tour ‘Be Stiff ‘78’, kicked off its two-week run, featuring Wreckless Eric, Jona Lewie, Rachel Sweet,...
On 30th May 2007, Britney Spears said she “truly hit rock bottom”. In a message on her website, the entertainer wrote that she “genuinely did not...
On 20th June 1969, David Bowie recorded “Space Oddity” at Trident Studios London. The track went on to become a UK No.1 when re-released in 1975....
On 17th November 2000, it was reported that Andy White, who played drums on The Beatles track “Love Me Do” which was featured on the new...
In 2004, Eric Clapton was suspended from driving in France after being caught speeding at 134mph in his Porsche 911 Turbo near Merceuil. He was given...
A few years back Phil Collins made the headlines by donating his collections of Alamo memorabilia and artefacts to the Alamo Museum. The fact that an...
Paul McCartney has written over 1,000 songs and is undoubtedly one of the most gifted songwriters pop music has ever known. After The Beatles disbanded, he...
On 30th Sept 1967, BBC Radio 1 was launched in the UK. Former Radio Caroline DJ Tony Blackburn was the first presenter on air. The Move’s...
On Sept 22nd 1958, after receiving special permission from the US Army, Elvis Presley gave one last press conference at the Military Ocean Terminal in Brooklyn....
With their blend of Byrds riffs and rock ‘n’ roll swagger, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers arrived in the late 70’s, slap bang in the middle...
Jimmy Page was born on 9 January, 1944, guitarist and producer, member of the Yardbirds and Led Zeppelin. The band’s fourth album, released in 1971 and...
On the 6 October 1959, Jerry Keller was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with “Here Comes Summer” and became one of the first one-hit...