The Unforgettable Shane MacGowan | Punk poet and Irish rebel soul
“On a personal level, Shane's work has given me countless hours of joy, of melancholy, and of course, history lessons."
Tribute
Sinéad O’Connor | Nothing compares to one of the true few anti-conformists
Following the death of Sinéad O’Connor, aged 56, we look back at the key moments that shaped and defined the Irish singer’s life.
Burt Bacharach | The standard-bearer for pop song-writing
The life of Burt Bacharach, who died on Thursday at his home in L.A. aged 94, spanned most of the revolutions in 20th century music – pop, rock, classical, jazz, his songwriting made use of this rich spectrum of possibility. Yet Bacharach’s music was distinct, his legacy multifarious.
Tom Verlaine | The life and times of a true musical progenitor
Following the passing of Tom Verlaine, best known for his work as the frontman of rock band Television, Gus Mitchell explores the legacy of a truly influential musician.
David Crosby, an influential folk-rock force – and a colourful life to match
Following the news of the passing of David Crosby at the age of 81, we look back on a life and artistic pursuit that was as influential as it was shaped by personal conflict.
A tribute to Jeff Beck, the guitarist’s guitarist
After the passing of guitarist Jeff Beck, we pay tribute to an extraordinary musician, with particular focus on one show where he demonstrated his unwavering skill.
