Why Jeff Beck was the best guitarist in the world
Jeff Beck’s astonishing virtuosity was always driven by emotion – and he kept challenging himself until the end.
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William Orbit: “If you confound Madonna, a red mist comes down”
The producer worked his magic with Britney Spears, All Saints and Blur. In his sixties a drug binge and breakdown…
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Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing “takes advantage” of music fans
Coldplay, Harry Styles and Bruce Springsteen have profited from ticket prices that rise with demand to many times more than…
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The raucous return of Pussy Riot
As Vladimir Putin escalated his war the Russian punk rebels performed in Canterbury, urging him to “jump up into hell”.
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Notes on the Proms
At my 350th Prom, there are queues no longer, and the BBC coverage has changed. But familiar pieces still stimulate…
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Which city could host the 2023 Eurovision Cong Contest?
The BBC has announced the shortlist of seven cities all vying to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023.
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Corporate culture is ruining live music
The rise of tiered ticketing, VIP packages and cordoned-off areas is destroying concerts. Just look at the Rolling Stones.
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In a fractured world, Glastonbury is a much-needed sanctuary
Festivals are easily romanticised, but alongside the glitter and the dancing they demonstrate how humans might better live together.
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