Why Syd Barrett was the "cornerstone" of Pink Floyd
Syd Barrett’s influence never left Pink Floyd, even long after his tragic decline
1960s Music
Chuck Berry on his favourite Beatles song
The Beatles adored Chuck Berry, covering his songs throughout their early years. But Berry also had a soft spot for one Beatles track - and it wasn’t a rocker
How Peter Frampton's ultimate "dream" led to Small Faces ending, and the formation of Humble Pie
Steve Marriott’s career didn’t end with Small Faces. His dramatic exit sparked the creation of Humble Pie, with a young Peter Frampton at his side
How Elvis Presley met a young Tom Petty
At age ten, Tom Petty met Elvis Presley in Florida, a moment that set him on the path to rock stardom.
Why did David Bowie change his name?
Before Space Oddity made him a star he was David Jones, navigating confusion and identity, until he found his true artistic name
Nick Mason on the man who invented "real rock 'n' roll"
Pink Floyd are often labelled prog rock, but for Nick Mason, their roots run through the rhythms of a Black American pioneer and the origins of rock ‘n’ roll
