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From Abbey Road to Zappa, 1969 was an astonishing 12 months for music - but which LP was the best?

Violent, but tender, Sean Lennon’s mum is back!

Bids reach more than $4 million

The Hold Steady, Black Crowes all line-up for Rothbury 2009

Jimmy Carl Black was 70

Tony Palmer's magisterial documentary series, unseen since the late 70s

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Coming from the same creative team behind the first two Spider-Man movies -- headed by director Sam Raimi -- the big question hanging over part 3 is: what the hell went wrong? Spider-Man 3 seems to have been willed into existence by the combined efforts of marketing departments, merchandise divisions and third-party licencees. The result is soulless and witless, a sequel too far.

Legendary Burritos pedal steel player dies

Krautrock pioneers are creating a storm in London