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Sir Paul Mccartney (Image: Getty) The swinging sixties and the vibrant seventies are often hailed as the golden era of rock music by legions of enthusiasts, with household names like The Beatles, The Who, Jefferson Airplane, The Doors, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, and Black Sabbath being just a few …

Kendrick Lamar thrilled his fans earlier this year with the announcement of his upcoming UK Tour. And, however exciting this news was, it was also the beginning of some disappointment. The American star announced a short stint of gigs, including two at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. But due to the …

Sir Brian May enjoyed fame and prestige as one of the founding members and most essential parts of Queen, one of the most important Rock and Roll bands of all time. As the band’s guitarist (and occasional vocalist), he made up a good portion of Queen’s songs and was the …

It’s no secret that Elvis Presley and The Beatles are some of the most successful music acts of all time. Both had the kind of cultural impact that can’t be put into words, but can be felt in heaps even today. When it comes to commercial success, the Fab Four …

A musical icon whose profound impact on rock music spans over five decades, Bruce Springsteen is known for his heartfelt storytelling and commanding stage presence. Over the years, he has become one of the most respected musicians in the world, and released numerous chart-topping albums and earned multiple Grammys and …

After more than 33 years since his passing, Freddie Mercury’s influence on the music industry is still as strong as ever. From the anthems of ‘We Will Rock You’ to ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’, Queen’s songs still get played every day throughout the world. To celebrate the legend’s life and …

Coldplay fans are living their best lives at the moment – but it’s been a long journey. Tickets were originally released for the band’s 2025 Music of the Spheres World Tour last year, with almost 1 million tickets on sale. With 12 shows taking place at Wembley Stadium and Hull’s …

Deacon Blue. The Great Western Road. Ricky Ross wrote some of the greatest 80s indie-pop songs, not least the life-affirming Dignity about a council worker dreaming of escaping his day-job by saving up to buy a dinghy and sailing away. Decades on, the exhilarating Late ’88 captures the carefree excitement of the …

After the end of The Beatles, George Harrison constantly sought to assert his individuality, especially as he ventured into his solo projects. Harrison was determined to prove his own songwriting talents, something he often felt stifled by when sharing the spotlight with John Lennon and Paul McCartney. However, even with …

When Paul McCartney and John Lennon first met as teenagers, the latter was around two years older and, therefore, the natural leader of what became The Beatles. As time passed, the duo formed their joint songwriting credit, the most successful in music history. Now two members of the Fab Four always had a …