The day a Fleetwood Mac guitarist went out for a magazine and joined a cult instead
Within a year, Fleetwood Mac had lost both Peter Green and Jeremy Spencer. The story of how they lost the second one is almost impossible to believe.
Features
'Stab it with their Steely knives' | The real story behind the Eagles and Steely Dan's feud
Steely Dan took aim at the Eagles in 1976. The Eagles fired back inside 'Hotel California'. Glenn Frey eventually explained exactly what it all meant.
How Black Sabbath accidentally poisoned Bill Ward during the making of Vol. 4
In 1972, Black Sabbath were recording Vol. 4 in a Bel Air mansion. One afternoon ended with Bill Ward poisoned, rolling down a hillside, and Ozzy Osbourne deciding he'd be fine.
The night Elton John put on a gorilla suit and walked on stage at an Iggy Pop gig
Iggy Pop was too sedated to stand up straight. Elton John was wearing the stinkiest gorilla suit imaginable. What happened next was inevitable.
Mick Jagger once named the ultimate punk band
While Keith Richards praised punk's attitude and Mick Jagger appreciated its energy, only one band earned Jagger's top spot – and it might surprise you.
The surprising musician Tina Turner called 'a brother'
Long before their infamous Live Aid performance, Tina Turner and Mick Jagger had built a bond she would later describe in surprisingly warm terms.
The Fleetwood Mac song Don Henley wrongly thinks is about him
For decades, Don Henley has insisted that Fleetwood Mac's 'Sara' tells the story of their relationship. Nicks has never agreed.
How Chrissie Hynde almost married members of the Sex Pistols
1Before The Pretenders made Chrissie Hynde a star, she was navigating deportation threats, the NME, and a marriage proposal to two members of the Sex Pistols.
The moment Prince and Rick James nearly came to blows
A volatile moment on the 1980 ‘Fire It Up’ tour revealed just how far tensions had escalated between Prince and Rick James.
The best new UK & Ireland bands of 2026 | 6 acts who are genuinely delivering on the hype
Keo sold out their tour on five songs. Cardinals made the most divisive debut of the year. Getdown Services have been quietly building a cult since 2021. Six acts, six arguments for why British and Irish music is in a more interesting place than the conversation suggests.
Five UK festivals in 2026 that are actually worth the money
Some are sold out. Some are nearly there. All five are worth knowing about, whether you are planning your summer or just enjoying the idea of someone else's.
The one guitarist Kurt Cobain dreamed would join Nirvana
Long before Nirvana conquered the world, Cobain had his eye on one of alternative rock's most distinctive guitarists to complete his lineup.
The moment Slash walked in on his mother and David Bowie, naked
The Guns N’ Roses guitarist has recalled a surreal childhood moment involving David Bowie.
Was Debbie Harry nearly kidnapped by Ted Bundy? The Blondie singer’s chilling story
A chilling encounter in New York would later take on a far darker meaning.
The bands Keanu Reeves can’t live without
The actor and musician once listed the bands that defined his early listening.
The countercultural legend Thom Yorke loves
The Radiohead frontman has drawn on a wide range of influences, but one figure proved especially formative.
The one key factor that makes AC/DC resonate, according to Angus Young
Angus Young believes one defining quality explains why AC/DC have connected with listeners for decades.
Frank Zappa's beef with The Beatles
Frank Zappa never subscribed to the reverence surrounding The Beatles, and made his views clear.
The unavoidable 'elephant in the room' for Pink Floyd: Syd Barrett
Even after their global success, there was always one presence hanging over Pink Floyd.
Jimmy Page once named his favourite Led Zeppelin song
Jimmy Page once admitted that one Led Zeppelin track stands above the rest for him.
The one guitarist who made Brian May feel inferior: 'I couldn’t play'
Even Brian May once admitted that one guitarist’s playing left him feeling completely outclassed.
The surprising artist who called Bob Dylan 'a plagiarist'
Aside from The Beatles, Bob Dylan is probably the only musician from the classic period whose venerated status is unquestionable. It was he who kicked...
David Bowie’s favourite Velvet Underground album
The Velvet Underground’s 1967 debut left a profound mark on David Bowie’s artistic world.
The classic Deep Purple track Tony Iommi called 'hard to beat'
Tony Iommi once revealed his favourite Deep Purple album and the track he believes is “hard to beat.”
The one big “myth” about The Police, according to Stewart Copeland
Stewart Copeland insists the story of constant warfare within The Police is exaggerated.
Why people loved the Peter Gabriel era of Genesis, according to Phil Collins
According to Phil Collins, the magic of early Genesis lay in Peter Gabriel’s cultivated mystique.
When Steely Dan’s perfectionism overwhelmed Mark Knopfler
It’s safe to say that listeners often take for granted the amount of painstaking hard work that goes into getting a song recorded. With tracks often r...
The band Josh Homme said 'set the bar so high'
Josh Homme once admitted that one band “set the bar so high” he deliberately avoided sounding like them.
How Ian Curtis wanted Joy Division to be 'extreme'
Ian Curtis did more than front Joy Division, he shaped their sound with an uncompromising vision.
'Obviously disturbed': Kurt Cobain's named his favourite Beatles member
Kurt Cobain admired The Beatles deeply, and he was clear about which member resonated with him most.
