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
“We are tired of touts abusing the ticket marketplace”: New survey finds that touts make £145 million each year from UK music fans
By Will Simpson published
New survey finds touts make £145 million out of UK music fans each year
"So composed, she’s graceful, she’s gracious”: Sabrina Carpenter on Taylor Swift
By Will Simpson published
Sabrina Carpenter sings praises of Taylor Swift
"I have not thought lyrically since about the year 2000...”: Henry Rollins on why he’s done with music
By Will Simpson published
Henry Rollins on why he's done with music
“Basically, shut the hell up!” How Cyndi Lauper defended Yoko Ono against the British press
By Will Simpson published
Cyndi Lauper on her friendship with Yoko Ono and why Madonna should have sang on We Are The World.
“It was left to me to protect the legacy”: Johnny Marr hits back over Morrissey’s Smiths trademark claims
By Will Simpson published
Johnny Marr refutes Morrissey's claims over Smiths trademark and Greatest Hits album
“It’s fantastic to see them giving back to grassroots music”: Coldplay announce stadium shows that will give back to the grassroots
By Will Simpson published
Coldplay's stadium shows will give back to grassroots venues
"If it were up to just him, he’d be back on tour… but it's not up to just him”: ‘Irreconcilable differences’ means it’s the end of the road for REO Speedwagon
By Will Simpson published
REO Speedwagon to quit touring at the end of the year
“People are gone. The band is different... we’re not that close anymore”: Shawn Crahan on the current state of Slipknot
By Will Simpson published
Shawn 'Clown' Crahan on the current state of Slipknot
“A mural in the centre of Manchester feels a fitting place and way for all his many fans to come and pay tribute”: Crowdfunder launched for Andy Rourke mural
By Will Simpson published
Smiths bassist Andy Rourke to be memoralised by mural in central Manchester
Ticketmaster boss who hacked into rival’s IT system sentenced to a year’s supervised release
By Will Simpson published
Ticketmaster boss sentence for hacking into rival's IT system
“I take full accountability for how I chose to handle the situation”: Farrell apologises, but Jane’s tour cancelled and band take immediate hiatus
By Will Simpson published
Perry Farrell apologises, but Jane's Addiction tour is cancelled and reunion appears to be over
"You don’t like the ticket pricing? Don’t buy a ticket”: Gene Simmons' message to Oasis fans
By Will Simpson published
Gene Simmons says that Oasis fans are "entitled to fuck off" if they don't like dynamic pricing
Jane’s Affliction: Fisticuffs between Farrell and Navarro put future of reunion in doubt
By Will Simpson published
Jane's Addiction future in doubt after onstage fight between Farrell and Navarro
Europe’s largest online gear retailer launches Willy Wonka-style golden ticket giveaway
By Will Simpson published
Thomann's launch Willy Wonka-style golden ticket giveaway
“An incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being”: Family and friends mourn Tito Jackson
By Will Simpson published
Tito Jackson dies, aged 70
“I want to surprise my fans and take them into a sound world like they’ve never experienced before”: Hans Zimmer announces 2025 tour
By Will Simpson published
Hans Zimmer announces new UK and Ireland tour
"For different reasons, I went into them thinking that I didn't hope to get the gig": Why Eric Avery didn’t think he was a good fit for Metallica or Smashing Pumpkins
By Will Simpson published
Why Eric Avery didn't fit he was a good fit for Metallica or Smashing Pumpkins
Capitol reissues seven Beatles albums from the years of peak Beatlemania
By Will Simpson published
"Cut for vinyl from the original master tapes": Capitol reissues 7 US Beatles from 1964-65
Proposed new Smiths compilation blocked by Johnny Marr, alleges Morrissey
By Will Simpson published
New Smiths compilation blocked by Marr, says Morrissey
Taylor Swift makes VMA history, as Perry, Roan and Carpenter wow viewers with memorable performances
By Will Simpson published
Taylor Swift picks up 7 awards at the VMA awards
Paul Anka on how My Way indefinitely postponed Frank Sinatra’s retirement
By Will Simpson published
New documentary on Paul Anka is premiered at Toronto Film Festival
“I'm just seeing a lot of red flags, and a lot of red lights. And I feel bad”: Fyre festival investor warns punters to be wary of proposed Fyre II
By Will Simpson published
Fyre Festival II: Investor warns punters of "red flags"
“There’s not one digital piece of machinery... It's just like a vinyl would have been in 1969”: CSNY release live album – and it’s all analogue
By Will Simpson published
CSNY release album from 1969 and it's all analogue
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