Music

Oasis photographed in New York by Tom Sheehan a month before Definitely Maybe made them superstars (Image: ©Tom Sheehan) It was an image that stayed under wraps for nearly two decades. But Tom Sheehan’s shot became notorious nonetheless, depicting as it did the height of rock’n’roll excess… and the depths …

David Bowie is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential artists of the 20th century – having drawn from a wide range of genres including glam rock, jazz, soul, avant-garde, and electronic music over the course of his five-decade career. His constant reinvention not only shaped the …

Gordon Ramsay might be best known for shouting across kitchens and grilling fellow chefs, but when it comes to music, his tastes are more mellow than you might expect. Appearing on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs in 2002, the Michelin-starred chef revealed a softer side as he shared the …

Aside from being the biggest rock and roll solo artist in music history, Elvis Presley was also a Hollywood star. Sadly, not much can be said for many of The King’s paint-by-numbers rom-coms, aside from the occasional classic like Jailhouse Rock and Viva Las Vegas. However, not long before he …

Beatles fans are only just realising why Ringo Starr is always seen wearing dark glasses. Starr, who gained international fame as the drummer for the legendary band, is known for sporting dark glasses or sunglasses. However, the reason behind this is not very well-known. A lot of fans assume the …

If Bono, the face of award-winning Irish iconic band U2, was stranded in a desert island, he said he’d take with him one 1981 track that “just connects me to the eternal”. During his revealing 2022 appearance on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs – programme in which guests pick …

Tomorrow night will see legendary singer Andrea Bocelli kick off his much anticipated European tour at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena – a celebration of his incredible 30 year career. Bocelli, who is now 66, is the most successful classical artist of all time, having sold over 90 million albums to …

Rock star Carlos Santana has been rushed to hospital following a last-minute medical emergency in Texas, just moments before he was due to take the stage. The 77-year-old guitar icon was forced to cancel his show at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio on Tuesday night after suffering a sudden …

Queen legend Brian May has spoken of his “regret” at “slipping out of touch with producer Roy Thomas Baker who worked on Bohemian Rhapsody with Queen as he paid tribute after his death at the age of 78. The news was confirmed by his publicist in a statement but no …

Ludovico Einaudi has quietly become one of the most popular and exalted musicians of our time. And while his upcoming live dates are already extremely exciting, he just confirmed a new date to bolster the tour. Ludovico Einaudi will be playing a sixth consecutive date at London’s Royal Albert Hall …