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The Rolling Stones confirm Hyde Park show

The Rolling Stones confirm Hyde Park show

The Rolling Stones have confirmed they will be playing London's Hyde Park on...

New trailer released for Jeff Buckley film

New trailer released for Jeff Buckley film

A new trailer has been released for Greetings From Tim Buckley, which stars...

David Crosby describes forthcoming CSNY live album as "unbelievable"

David Crosby describes forthcoming CSNY live album as "unbelievable"

David Crosby has been Tweeting about the forthcoming Crosby Stills Nash &...

The Beatles Let It Be... Naked arrives on iTunes with bonus 'studio banter'

The Beatles Let It Be... Naked arrives on iTunes with bonus 'studio banter'

The stripped back, 'naked' version of The Beatles' Let It Be album is available...

Thom Yorke interviewed by Alec Baldwin on WNYC podcast

Thom Yorke interviewed by Alec Baldwin on WNYC podcast

Thom Yorke joined Alec Baldwin on the latest episode of his WNYC podcast series...

Johnny Marr to support The Stone Roses at London gigs

Johnny Marr to support The Stone Roses at London gigs

Johnny Marr has announced that he will support The Stone Roses at their two...

Steve Buscemi to direct Vampire Weekend live stream

Steve Buscemi to direct Vampire Weekend live stream

Steve Buscemi is to direct a live stream of a Vampire Weekend concert, which...

Mick Taylor hopeful of joining The Rolling Stones onstage at Glastonbury

Mick Taylor hopeful of joining The Rolling Stones onstage at Glastonbury

Mick Taylor says he is hopeful that he will be able to get up and play with The...

Michelle Shocked tells Piers Morgan: "I admit I made a mistake."

Michelle Shocked tells Piers Morgan: "I admit I made a mistake."

Last night (Monday, April 1), Michelle Shocked appeared on Piers Morgan Live on...

Levon Helm documentary due for release in America this month

Levon Helm documentary due for release in America this month

A documentary about Levon Helm is due to air in America later this month.

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The Cure, The National, Queens Of The Stone Age for Lollapalooza 2013

The Cure, The National, Queens Of The Stone Age for Lollapalooza 2013

The line-up for this year's Lollapalooza festival has been announced.

The Cure...

Kurt Vile streams new album 'Wakin On A Pretty Daze' - listen

Kurt Vile streams new album 'Wakin On A Pretty Daze' - listen

Kurt Vile is streaming his new album, Wakin On A Pretty Daze, ahead of its...

Freddie Mercury sneaked Princess Diana into London gay club dressed as a man

Freddie Mercury sneaked Princess Diana into London gay club dressed as a man

Freddie Mercury dressed Princess Diana up as a male model to sneak her into a...

Morrissey to release live DVD of Hollywood gig

Morrissey to release live DVD of Hollywood gig

Morrissey is set to release a new live DVD, according to reports.

As...

Yeah Yeah Yeahs debut new track 'Under The Earth' - listen

Yeah Yeah Yeahs debut new track 'Under The Earth' - listen

Yeah Yeah Yeahs have previewed another new track from their forthcoming fourth...

Producer Phil Ramone dies aged 79

Producer Phil Ramone dies aged 79

US music producer Phil Ramone has died aged 79.

Ramone, who was...

Queens Of The Stone Age debut new song 'My God Is The Sun' at Lollapalooza Brazil - watch

Queens Of The Stone Age debut new song 'My God Is The Sun' at Lollapalooza Brazil - watch

Queens Of The Stone Age debuted new song "My God Is The Sun"...

Signed copy of Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band auctions for $290,500

Signed copy of Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band auctions for $290,500

A signed copy of The Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band has sold at...

Ask Debbie Harry

Ask Debbie Harry

Ahead of a run of June UK tour dates for Blondie, Debbie Harry is set to answer...

Wilko Johnson cancels final two shows

Wilko Johnson cancels final two shows

Wilko Johnson has cancelled the final two shows of his farewell tour.

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Bruce Springsteen, Tame Impala, Rodriguez, George Clinton, John Fogerty, Prince and George Jones in new Uncut


I would have bought the issue of Melody Maker in which I first read about Bruce Springsteen on my way into the art school in Newport, where in March 1973 I was in my last term, only a few months away from moving to London and not long after that fetching up on MM as a junior reporter/feature...