The enduring legacy of an unsuspecting hit: Freddie Mercury on the moment “the Queen volcano erupted”
When discussing the glam rock surge of the 1970s, names like David Bowie and T. Rex often come up. The very fact that Queen are not immediately thought of shows…
What instrument plays at the start of The Beatles song ‘She’s Leaving ‘Home’?
‘She’s Leaving Home’ is one of the most distinctive songs on The Beatles’ legendary 1967 album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. It marks perhaps the furthest the band went…
What was the first song Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones played on?
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and singer Robert Plant might have grabbed most of the headlines about the band., but bassist John Paul Jones was the first member of the…
The musician who epitomised rock, according to Freddie Mercury: “A master showman”
For generations of music makers, Freddie Mercury has been the ultimate icon. As the face and voice of Queen, Mercury was a frontman like no one had seen before, commanding…
‘Everyday Chemistry’: The Beatles album from a parallel universe
There is no definitive answer as to whether or not parallel universes exist. It has been confirmed by scientists that we are simply in a position where we likely won’t…
Watch ‘In My Bed’ a previously unseen video of Amy Winehouse from 2004
A new lyric video for Amy Winehouse’s ‘In My Bed’ has been released. The song is featured on her debut album, Frank, and the footage is made up of previously…
How Amy Winehouse defined her duty as a jazz artist
The purpose of jazz differs depending on who you ask. For some, it’s nothing more than a set of musical sensibilities designed to explore the boundaries of music. For others,…
Appropriation or Alchemy: Was Led Zeppelin the most heavily plagiarising classic rock band?
The music industry has always been very sniffy when it comes to plagiarism. Since most artists have a copyright around any song they write, there’s a good chance they will…
Which country is ‘Immigrant Song’ by Led Zeppelin about?
With its iconic opening shrieks over a driving rhythm of guitar, bass, and drums in unison, ‘Immigrant Song’ is a Led Zeppelin track with instant appeal like few others. It…
Remembering the first Beatles solo album, George Harrison’s ‘Wonderwall’
Today marks 52 years since George Harrison gave the world the first-ever taste of a solo album by a member of The Beatles when his soundtrack for the film Wonderwall…