Music

Beatles fans are only just realising why Ringo Starr is always seen wearing dark glasses. Starr, who gained international fame as the drummer for the legendary band, is known for sporting dark glasses or sunglasses. However, the reason behind this is not very well-known. A lot of fans assume the …

If Bono, the face of award-winning Irish iconic band U2, was stranded in a desert island, he said he’d take with him one 1981 track that “just connects me to the eternal”. During his revealing 2022 appearance on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs – programme in which guests pick …

Queen legend Brian May has spoken of his “regret” at “slipping out of touch with producer Roy Thomas Baker who worked on Bohemian Rhapsody with Queen as he paid tribute after his death at the age of 78. The news was confirmed by his publicist in a statement but no …

Tomorrow night will see legendary singer Andrea Bocelli kick off his much anticipated European tour at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena – a celebration of his incredible 30 year career. Bocelli, who is now 66, is the most successful classical artist of all time, having sold over 90 million albums to …

Rock star Carlos Santana has been rushed to hospital following a last-minute medical emergency in Texas, just moments before he was due to take the stage. The 77-year-old guitar icon was forced to cancel his show at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio on Tuesday night after suffering a sudden …

Ludovico Einaudi has quietly become one of the most popular and exalted musicians of our time. And while his upcoming live dates are already extremely exciting, he just confirmed a new date to bolster the tour. Ludovico Einaudi will be playing a sixth consecutive date at London’s Royal Albert Hall …

In between lyrics of peace, upbeat psychedelic tunes and love ballads, John Lennon’s discography features one experiment that stood out at the time. When writing his album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band – backed by Ringo Starr on drums, and Klaus Voormann on bass – in 1970, Lennon found inspiration for …

Don’t miss out, order your copy now here. With over 75 million albums sold, a string of No1s and dozens of awards to his name, it’s fair to say that Robbie Williams is a true global icon! And with a new album and another blockbuster tour of the UK and …

UK Eurovision hopefuls Remember Monday have admitted they “couldn’t deprive” bandmate Charlotte Steele of the opportunity to appear in the contest since she is a lifelong fan. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk ahead of the London Eurovison Party they admitted they were fans of Eurovision but Charlotte is a super fan …

John Lennon reportedly felt “insulted” by a suggestion from bandmate Sir Paul McCartney during the creation of one of The Beatles’ greatest tracks. Paul is understood to have written the first verse of the incredibly popular Eleanor Rigby before putting the song on the back burner. However, at a dinner …