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Phil Collins have been best known for his drumming in Genesis for a while, but his solo career has more than stood on its own. Since the 1980s, his distinctive voice, knack for melody, and emotionally direct lyrics have made him a staple on radio and streaming playlists alike. He’s …

What was the greatest gig of all time? Not the biggest, not the plushest, but the most thrilling and unforgettable? Legendary concerts immediately spring to mind – Oasis at Knebworth in 1996, Slade rebooting their career at Reading Festival in 1980, Elton John at Madison Square Gardens, with John Lennon …

Almost three decades after his death, Frank Sinatra still has over 16 million monthly listeners (Image: Getty) One of the most influential and recognised artists in history, Frank Sinatra was every musician’s main inspiration for generations. Nicknamed “Ol’ Blue Eyes” and “The Chairman of the Board”, he rose to fame …

It wouldn’t be hard to turn Dave McCabe’s life into a misery memoir – expelled from school, found guilty of assault, years wasted on drink and drugs… But marriage and fatherhood gave the Zutons frontman the motivation to beat the bottle. McCabe’s face lights up when he talks about his …

With over 16 million monthly Spotify listeners, Oasis are one of Britain’s most streamed artists (Image: Getty) At the peak of Britpop, Oasis stood as the voice of a generation. Formed in Manchester in 1991 and led by the famous Gallagher brothers – Liam and Noel – they blended sharp …

With more than 26 million monthly Spotify listeners, Metallica are still one of the most played rock bands in the world (Image: Getty) From early thrash roots to stadium-scale production, Metallica have spent over four decades evolving without losing their identity. The band – James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett …

Metallica stopped the presses earlier this month with the news that they will be hitting the road in the UK next year. This M72 world tour will include no fewer than four shows in the UK, all of which are at stadiums around the country. This includes such massive venues …

Springsteen’s Country. The Boss has long shared common ground with the “three chords and the truth” school of country music. His songs reflect the reality of blue-collar lives and ooze heart-felt emotion. Bruce, who acknowledges the great Hank Williams as an influence, has covered standards like Rhinestone Cowboy and the Ballad …

Last year, Tenacious D cancelled the rest of their Australian tour after Jack Black’s band partner, Kyle Gass, made a controversial joke about the Trump assassination attempt. Both apologised and the D has been on a bit of a hiatus since, but with plans for future collaborations. Nevertheless, in the …

Oasis enthusiasts recently endured yet another bout of torment in the scramble for tickets as the ’90s rock icons confirmed releasing a new allotment this week. The band are just a matter of weeks away from kickstarting their comeback tour – Oasis Live ’25. And while tickets were released en …