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[ad_1] To mark 50 years since he co-wrote it, the Slade frontman has told the true story behind his beloved song. Released in 1973, his hit still dominates the airwaves in November and December. Noddy, 77, admits a few glasses of whisky after a trip to the pub helped him …

[ad_1] Philip Christian, 68, said in the 1970s that he penned the words and melody that became the main theme from the hit 1981 show Cats. He alleged that a member of one of Lord Lloyd-Webber’s other works overheard a recording of the song and recited it to him ahead of …

[ad_1] City and Colour rose to prominence when social media was on the ascendant. One year after Facebook launched, AlexisOnfire’s Dallas Green began releasing songs under the name of City and Colour (an allusion to his first and last name) on the internet for fans to download. When Tumblr landed …

[ad_1] Of course, earplugs live and die by how much noise they let in when and where they’re used. What good are earplugs that don’t actually… block out the racket you’re trying to avoid? Here I’ll break down Loop Switch’s different modes and how well they work. Quiet Mode – …

[ad_1] “We’ve been an emo band for 23 years,” shouts Bert McCracken, illuminated beneath a crimson spotlight. “We never broke up, we never took a break, we never went anywhere. We have been here the whole f****ng time.” We’re at O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, on a chilly December evening …

[ad_1] Knocked Loose stunned their UK fans earlier this year by playing a small batch of shows that felt life-changing. In particular, their appearance at the iconic Colchester Arts Centre stood out as one of their strongest-ever performances in the country. Well, it seems like the Kentucky-based band felt the …

[ad_1] Billy Joel is treating the UK very well, of late. Earlier this year he headlined BST Hyde Park with a monumental performance that left fans begging him for more. Our own critic, Stefan Kyriazis, called Joel’s summertime event a “masterful” experience. Well, he’s on his way back to the …

[ad_1] Metal fans rejoice: Slipknot are finally making their way back to the UK next year. Beginning in December 2024, Slipknot will be playing five massive arena shows throughout the UK as part of their wider European tour. The Psychosocial performers will be hitting Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, Birmingham’s Utilita Arena …

[ad_1] During his two decades living at Graceland, Elvis Presley would celebrate Christmas with his inner circle and their families in a private party that fans can only imagine – until now. His cousin Billy Smith, who is one of the only people left alive who knew the real King, …

[ad_1] Andrea Bocelli has been forced to postpone some US shows after a diagnosis from doctors left him unable to sing safely. Having been due to perform in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania last week the Italian tenor did give a “short impromptu concert” in the city, but with special guests including his …