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Thom Yorke anti-poverty painting up for auction

Thom Yorke anti-poverty painting up for auctionAn anti-poverty painting by Thom Yorke is up for sale at auction.

Handwritten lyrics to David Bowie's 'The Jean Genie' to be auctioned in July

Handwritten lyrics to David Bowie's 'The Jean Genie' to be auctioned in JulyA copy of David Bowie's handwritten lyrics for 'The Jean Genie' are to be auctioned in London this...

Ozzy Osbourne says there will 'probably' be another Black Sabbath album

Ozzy Osbourne says there will 'probably' be another Black Sabbath albumOzzy Osbourne has said that there will 'probably' be another Black Sabbath album, following their...

Ronnie Wood discusses possibility of the Stones releasing new material

Ronnie Wood discusses possibility of the Stones releasing new materialRonnie Wood has spoken out about the possibility of The Rolling Stones releasing new material. The...

Black Sabbath make UK chart history with first Number One album in nearly 43 years

Black Sabbath make UK chart history with first Number One album in nearly 43 yearsBlack Sabbath have made Official UK Album Chart history with their first Number One in nearly 43...

PJ Harvey awarded MBE in Queen's Birthday Honours list

PJ Harvey awarded MBE in Queen's Birthday Honours listPJ Harvey has been awarded MBEs on the Queen's Birthday Honours list. Harvey has been recognised...

Morrissey announces live dates

Morrissey announces live datesMorrissey has announced a run of live dates, only a few months after cancelling his in-progress...

Bruce Springsteen "lifted the striking miners' spirits"

Bruce Springsteen "lifted the striking miners' spirits"Durham miners have explained the gratitude they felt to Bruce Springsteen after he donated to their...

Keith Richards: "All experiments come to an end."

Keith Richards: "All experiments come to an end."Keith Richards has been speaking about his years of drug abuse in an interview for Men's Journal....

Blur recording sessions went "very well."

Blur recording sessions went "very well."Alex James has revealed that Blur's recent recording sessions in Hong Kong went "very well"....

Prince unveils new six-minute song

Prince unveils new six-minute songPrince has premiered his latest new track "Ain’t Gonna Miss U When U’re Gone". The song, which you...

Bob Dylan announces UK tour dates

Bob Dylan announces UK tour datesBob Dylan has confirmed a run of UK dates, including three nights at London's Royal Albert Hall....

The Replacements announce first live dates in 22 years

The Replacements announce first live dates in 22 yearsThe Replacements have announced three shows - their first dates in 22 years. The band have...

Eric Clapton cancels shows due to injury

Eric Clapton cancels shows due to injuryEric Clapton has been forced to cancel two European shows at short notice, citing back problems....

Björk announces one-off gig

Björk announces one-off gigBjörk has announced a one-off gig at London's Alexandra Palace on September 3. This will be the...

Watch Elvis Costello cover Bruce Springsteen

Watch Elvis Costello cover Bruce SpringsteenElvis Costello has teamed up with Mumford & Songs to cover Bruce Springsteen's "The Ghost Of...

Beck announces live dates

Beck announces live datesBeck has announced details of two solo UK shows set to take place in July. The singer will perform...

Beatles song to be adapted into a children’s book

Beatles song to be adapted into a children’s bookThe Beatles' 1968 song "Octopus's Garden", written by Ringo Starr, is set to be turned into a...

David Crosby: "I have maybe 10 more years, if I'm lucky."

David Crosby: "I have maybe 10 more years, if I'm lucky."David Crosby has spoken candidly about the current state of his health. In an interview for The...

The National announce one-off gig

The National announce one-off gigThe National have announced a one-off London show later this month. The band broke the news on...

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An encounter with Van Morrison


Consider this the last in a short series of encounters with somewhat cantankerous sorts, following accounts in this space over the couple of weeks of meetings with Lou Reed and Gordon Lightfoot, both of which have stirred some passing interest and lively comment. Today’s subject is Van Morrison...