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 was like Van Halen reincarnated”: 11-year-old guitarist wows America’s Got Talent judges
By Will Simpson published
11 year old guitarist impresses America's Got Talent judges
Who’s the most wanted tribute act? The most sampled artist? The answers may surprise you
By Will Simpson published
A new survey about tribute acts throws up some interesting stats
“You don't need a wall of Marshall stacks in order to be dark": Tom Morello on how acoustic music can be just as ‘hard’ as metal
By Will Simpson published
Morello and Bonamassa dispense some sage advice
“Don’t even think about using my music you fascists”: Now Jack White and Abba tell Trump to stop using their music
By Will Simpson published
Jack White and Abba add their names to ever-growing list stopping Trump from using their music
Trent Reznor and… Bryan Ferry? The mind boggles
By Will Simpson published
Trent Reznor and Bryan Ferry collaborate on a track
“There is new music coming”: Dave Navarro says more new Jane’s Addiction material is just around the corner
By Will Simpson published
Dave Navarro says New Jane's Addiction material is on the way
“My body was telling me, ‘You gotta stop.’ And so I listened to my body”: Neil Young explains why he cancelled summer tour
By Will Simpson published
Neil Young explains why he cancelled Crazy Horse's summer tour
“We were blessed with a mini impromptu concert and it was lit!!” Lauryn Hill performs at her high school reunion
By Will Simpson published
Lauryn Hill turns up to her high school reunion and performs an impromptu set
Spotify to launch a ‘share what you listen to’ feature on Instagram?
By Will Simpson published
Spotify and Instagram team up on new sharing feature?
Previously unseen footage released of Bowie’s Ziggy tour
By Will Simpson published
New footage found of Ziggy era Bowie
“You’re just 5’ 7”? Sorry it’s not going to work out”: Why Marty Friedman was turned down for Kiss
By Will Simpson published
Marty Friedman was turned down for Kiss because he's too short
Oasis open pre-sale ballot - you have until 7pm tonight
By Will Simpson published
Oasis share ticket details for next year's gigs
“Did I think me talking about being a messy bitch and, like, partying would end up on CNN? No”: Charli XCX on Brat’s viral success and that tweet
By Will Simpson published
Charli XCX talks about her surprise at how the Brat concept has taken off
“It’s a sector which has a lot to say about climate change, but is not doing much about it”: Massive Attack unveil live music’s low carbon future in Act 1.5
By Will Simpson published
Massive Attack pull off lowest carbon large-scale gig yet in the UK
“If Oasis can do it…”: Johnny Marr dismisses idea of a Smiths reunion
By Will Simpson published
Johnny Marr dismisses any idea of a Smiths reunion
"It was enchanting": Wembley Stadium gifts Taylor Swift a personalised acoustic for her record-breaking run
By Will Simpson published
"Wembley give Taylor Swift a personalised guitar in honour of her record breaking run at the stadium
Give me caffeine: Green Day issue special 20th anniversary American Idiot coffee brewer
By Will Simpson published
Green Day celebrate American Idiot's 20th anniversary with coffee brewer and box set
Avicii’s personal belongings and musical equipment to be auctioned off
By Will Simpson published
Avicii's personal belongings and equipment to be auctioned off
“That’s the last thing I want to do, is try my hand at that”: Why Rashida Jones didn’t follow in her father’s footsteps
By Will Simpson published
Why Rashida Jones chose acting over music
“I’d overslept and didn’t make the march... I was annoyed at myself and that’s where the idea for You’re the Voice came from”
By Will Simpson published
How missing a demo inspired a protest anthem
Alex Van Halen to release the last track he worked on with Eddie
By Will Simpson published
Alex Van Halen to release the last track he worked on with Eddie
“We're in the middle of all this woke bullshit”: Don McLean on the world in 2024
By Will Simpson published
Don McLean rages at the modern world and "woke bullshit"
“After all these years, I get to see a U2 show”: The Edge directs new U2 concert film
By Will Simpson published
The Edge directs new U2 concert film
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