Music

Paul McCartney can be a hard one to pin down under the spotlight. Unlike his former bandmate, John Lennon, who often took on the role of the more outspoken and brash of the two, McCartney is nown to be measured and self-preserved.  McCartney is known to hold the work of …

A timeless track from the iconic band The Beatles was completed in “just two takes”. The beloved original, which appeared on their film soundtrack, Help!, quickly became a fan favourite, and enthusiasts were thrilled to discover an alternate rendition of the tune. Some fans argue that this earlier version outshines …

In the late 1960s, few bands were scrutinised quite as closely as The Beatles. And as their sound evolved, so too did the attention paid to their lyrics – sometimes with unintended consequences. One track released in 1968 fell under the BBC’s radar not for swearing or violence, but for …

Cliff Bennett said The Beatles stars ‘loved a drink’ (Image: Jonathan Buckmaster) The Luger pistol that Gene Vincent was pointing at Cliff Bennett was real, but the rockabilly legend’s eyes looked colder and meaner. “I’d walked into the dressing room in Hamburg’s Star-Club and the first thing Gene said was …

75-year-old Lionel Richie may have poked fun at his advancing years last night during his show at Manchester’s Co-op Live, but his performance was as energetic as ever. “The coffee has kicked in, as have the vitamin pills,” said the legendary singer songwriter, as he got himself acquainted with the …

Cuban singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman Gloria Estefan, of the American band (Image: Archive Photos) Glittering accolades have long accompanied Gloria Estefan throughout her celebrated career, with nine Grammys and a Lifetime Achievement gong at the American Music Awards chief among them. But one award that stands out for the …

Music lovers have called an unlikely collaborative cover of Prince song Purple Rain the ‘best-ever’ cover of the track. The song has been covered by the likes of Dolly Parton, The Waterboys, and Dwight Yoakam, but a performance from two music icons in the UK has provided fans with an …

Music is the language that connects people all over the world, it provides a soundtrack for celebrations, sad times and quite often the commute to work. Although streaming sites and social media are often where people go to to listen to music now, it’s CDs and vinyls that I still …

More than just a singer of the Swinging Sixties, Marianne Faithfull was a voracious reader with a sharp eye for literature that mirrored the extremes of her own life. As the daughter of an academic and a woman who moved through the cultural epicentres of London, Paris and New York, …

Rolling Stone magazine has listed its top 10 albums of all time (Image: Getty) Imagine trying to pick your favourite album of all time. For some, it might be very easy and come straight to mind; for others, they may have to think it over and could change depending on …