
Will Simpson
Will Simpson is a freelance music expert whose work has appeared in Classic Rock, Classic Pop, Guitarist and Total Guitar magazine. He is the author of 'Freedom Through Football: Inside Britain's Most Intrepid Sports Club' and his second book 'An American Cricket Odyssey' is due out in 2025
Latest articles by Will Simpson

“That’s not how we were. We would never do that”: Ringo has put his foot down over parts of the Beatles biopics
By Will Simpson published
Plus the drummer says he still feels like a young man

“I know there’s going to be at least another Aerosmith gig”: Joe Perry is convinced that band will play again
By Will Simpson published
He suggests that Steven Tyler would be able to take part

Foo Fighters mark their 30th anniversary with a new song
By Will Simpson published
Today's Song was released... today

Meet the guitarist who’s worked his dad’s ashes into his Telecaster
By Will Simpson published
"This way he will still be with me at all the shows and this has given me a sense of closure," he says

“Everyone comes back changed”: Bicep on their new collaborative project with Inuit musicians
By Will Simpson published
Takkuuk premieres tomorrow in London

Billie Joe Armstrong says 'Good Riddance' to fan who gets on stage and plays an Oasis song
By Will Simpson published
“Best song of the night,” quips Liam Gallagher

“Clearly demonstrate what fine music they produced from the very beginning”: Early Sabbath demos to be released
By Will Simpson published
Back when they were still Earth

“We thought it was going to be a disaster”: Brian May reveals Queen had serious doubts about doing Live Aid
By Will Simpson published
Guitarist recalls “flaws” in their performance that day

“THEY’RE IN THERE!!! And they are LOUD”: Recordings of Oasis soundcheck are now online
By Will Simpson published
But were they the actual band?

“He went absolutely nuclear”: Producer Bob Ezrin reveals what led him to fall out with Roger Waters
By Will Simpson published
He was too trusting with a journalist, apparently

“Their message of love, peace and rock ‘n’ roll seems more relevant today than ever”: Cast revealed for Scorpions biopic
By Will Simpson published
Dominic West is among the names cast in Wind of Change

“This shows just how important live music is": New report shows immense contribution of music tourism to UK economy
By Will Simpson published
The live music economy brought in £10 billion in 2024

“I won’t miss being in a sh** band with horrible humans”: Mastodon guitarist slams his ex-bandmates
By Will Simpson published
Brent Hinds left metal band in March

“We’re all proud Birmingham people and we love this city”: Black Sabbath have been awarded the freedom of Brum
By Will Simpson published
Honour come a week before their final performance together

“They all remind me of certain times in my life”: McCartney names his all time top three albums
By Will Simpson published
And, of course, Pet Sounds is in there

"I woke up the next day and I was like, ‘Oh, it’s over. I know it’s over'": How Lorde cured stage fright
By Will Simpson published
She spills the beans to Stephen Colbert

BBC confirm that they won’t be showing his Glastonbury set “at the artist’s request”
By Will Simpson published
And it’s not the first time Young and the broadcaster have clashed

“The energy on there was unreal”: Sam Ryder performs an impromptu set for passengers on a Glastonbury-bound train
By Will Simpson published
It was part of the I Came By Train campaign

Glastonbury 2025 secret act rumours: odds shorten on Lewis Capaldi and Robbie Williams enters the fray
By Will Simpson published
Plus Chappell Roan and Haim could still be possibilities

"I dropped some beats apparently. I’ve looked and I can’t find them!": Zak Starkey on Who sacking and more
By Will Simpson published
The ex Who drummer talks ducks, drums and Barry Keoghan playing his dad

“No, I would be honoured...”: Who would Ozzy Osbourne like to do a duet with?
By Will Simpson published
Black Sabbath frontman has long been a fan of this "really nice man"

“Your passport to deep vibes and low-altitude cruising”: Deadmau5 launches his own 24/7 Youtube stream
By Will Simpson published
Airplane Mode is for “working and relaxing”

“The show can go on even in the midst of sheer, utter embarrassment”: LeAnn Rimes' teeth fall out but she finishes her set
By Will Simpson published
She had to keep pushing them back in between songs
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