James Taylor explains how he had to tell Carole King that he’d recorded one of her greatest songs before she did

“Of course she wants to record that song – it’s the best song written by a human being”: James Taylor explains how he had to tell Carole King that he’d recorded one of her greatest songs without her knowing, and before she’d released her own version.. For more than 50 years, James Taylor and Carole … Read more

Noel Gallagher explains why he deserves his Brits Songwriter Of The Year award, despite not releasing any new songs

Noel Gallagher has responded to news that he’ll receive the Songwriter Of The Year prize at this month’s Brit Awards — despite not having released new material in nearly three years. Speaking on TalkSPORT, in a chat largely focused on football and Manchester City’s Premier League ambitions, the former Oasis guitarist offered a characteristically blunt … Read more

“The quality of the material is amazing”: Rare footage of Bowie to be included in new ‘immersive’ show

“He knew one day someone would come and look through this stuff. They’re not objects for veneration to be kept in a box”: Rare footage of Bowie from 1978 to be included in new ‘immersive’ show… A new immersive experience celebrating David Bowie is set to open in London this spring — and it includes … Read more

“Cliff took Kirk’s solo, which I think is just so cool”: Robert Trujillo on the time Metallica mixed up their solos

“Not that Kirk doesn’t get enough solos, but Cliff took his solo, which I think is just so cool”: Robert Trujillo on the time Metallica mixed up their solos… This week would have marked the 64th birthday of Cliff Burton, and his legacy hasn’t gone unnoticed. Current Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo paid tribute while reflecting … Read more

“One day it was nothing but laughs. Then it was over”: Josh Freese is still puzzled why he was fired from Foo Fighters

“One day it was nothing but laughs. We’re on stage and Dave’s looking at me every night like, ‘You’re killing it, dude!!!’ And then it was just… over”: Josh Freese is still puzzled as to why he was fired from Foo Fighters.. Freese, 53, stepped into the band in 2022 following the death of longtime … Read more

“It was John’s original inspiration, I think my melody, I think my guitar riff”: The story of one of The Beatles’ most poignant songs

“It was John’s original inspiration, I think my melody, I think my guitar riff. That’s my recollection”: Lennon might have written the lyrics, but as McCartney remembers it, he “wrote the tune” to one of The Beatles’ greatest and most poignant songs. Recorded between 12 October and 11 November 1965, Rubber Soul marked a defining … Read more

“It’s Just Rock and Roll with Lipstick.” — David Bowie Recalls the Brutal Insult John Lennon Threw at Glam Rock Before They Wrote a No. 1 Hit in a 15-Minute Jam Session

Sometimes great music comes from the most unexpected moments. One of the best examples is the story of how David Bowie met his hero John Lennon and ended up creating the famous song “Fame.” In the 1970s, Bowie was already becoming a big star. He was known for his unique style, makeup, and theatrical rock … Read more

WATCH Freddie Mercury unveils a rediscovered studio vocal so haunting even opera legends compared his soaring high notes to a Nessun Dorma-level showstopper.

Freddie Mercury is still one of the most loved singers in music history. Even though he passed away in 1991, people around the world continue to listen to his songs and talk about his incredible voice. Recently, there has been online discussion about restored archival recordings of his vocals from the late 1980s, which has … Read more

The world doubted rock and opera could mix, but Freddie Mercury risked it all with idol Montserrat Caballé, creating an Olympic hymn that moved millions to tears.

In the late 1980s, music was divided into many styles. Rock music was loud and energetic, while opera was classical and traditional. Most people never thought these two styles could mix. But everything changed when two legendary artists decided to work together — Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé. Freddie Mercury was the famous lead singer … Read more

“It Saved My Sanity” — Trent Reznor Reveals the One David Bowie Song He Listened to Every Single Day, Finding Solace in 6 Minutes of Silence During His Darkest Year.

In the 1990s, alternative music was changing, and one of the biggest names in industrial rock was Trent Reznor. He is the man behind the band Nine Inch Nails, and his album The Downward Spiral became one of the most famous and intense albums in alternative music history. But this album was not made during … Read more