Latest articles by Beth Simpson
Rogers Waters answers his critics as he discusses his new version of Comfortably Numb
It's been released in a bid to raise funds for the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund
Carly Simon opens up about her battles with Parkinson’s, depression and apathy
Singer-songwriter releases her first album in 17 years next month
“I don’t know, but never say never": Dave Davies isn't ruling out a Kinks reunion
The Davies brothers are collaborating on an art exhibition in London
Could a 'new' George Michael and Elton John duet be heading for release?
The pair previously had a hit with their version of Elton's Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
"As Ozzy would say...": Sharon Osbourne remembers her husband, a year on from his death
Birmingham is celebrating the man today on Ozzy Day
Beatles fans on a Liverpool tour bus get an unexpected bonus as they pull up alongside Paul McCartney
“It was surreal” says the driver
The peculiar, chorus-free song that drew the attention of Clive Davis and became a '90s hit
"Even though the chorus has no words it's a kind of commentary on the verses, which is what a good chorus should do”
“He knows the challenges”: UK Music CEO sets out five tests for new PM Andy Burnham
They include defending the BBC and breaking down EU touring barriers
'I thought it was crap": Gallagher, Rooney and others share their views on World Cup half time show
It featured Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Justin Bieber and Coldplay
“A true original who lived entirely on her own terms”: L7 announce that bassist Jennifer Finch has died
She had been suffering from brain cancer
“I kept it a cappella, and this detail affected everything to come”: How Tom's Diner affected the way we listen to music
Song turns 45 years old this November
“At the end of the session Jimmy said, referring to Pity the Fool, 'Well, it's definitely not going to be a hit.' And he was right.”
Early Bowie recordings featuring Jimmy Page to be released
“The most idiotic idea ever”: Mike D talks about the Beasties’ fall out with Russell Simmons and that hydraulic penis
It was featured on the Licensed To Ill show
"We are devastated”: L7 bassist Jennifer Finch diagnosed with brain cancer
Band have set up a GoFundMe page for her care
David Bowie admitted that he stole the Stones' sound on one classic song, says Mick Jagger
Jagger also recalls the time that John Lennon talked him about of meeting Elvis
“Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not”: UK government announces national strategy for music
Industry figures welcome proposals in Turn It Up: Our Plan For Music
Have the Stones played their final show? “Maybe I have!” says Mick Jagger. “You never really know, do you?”
“I could get run over by a bus”, singer says, not inaccurately
“Hope you will joining us in wishing Simon the speediest of recoveries. And Eden – thanks”: Son of Gallup saves the day for The Cure
Young bassist is filling in for his dad
"A very determined young lady”: Meet the Northern Irish teenager who passed her Grade 8 piano – one handed
Freya Terris injured her right hand two years ago
“Generous and super funny”: Who could ex-GNR drummer Frank Ferrer be talking about?
“I wish they could know him the way I know him,” he says
A Skyfall of Stars: Rare Coldplay recordings are being auctioned, including a would-be Bond theme
They date from before the millennium and are currently owned by producer Chris Allison
“I never even got as far as Riverside”: The story of how By The Time I Get To Phoenix found the right interpreter
“It's a kind of fantasy about something I wish I would have done” said Jimmy Webb
“Completely loyal, incredibly valuable and everlasting": Stars pay tribute to Clive Davis at his funeral
Davis died last week, aged 94
