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The Beatles’ fans were left stunned by the revelation that John Lennon and Paul McCartney almost reunited for an album post Fab Four’s split. The legendary songwriting duo had entertained the notion of collaborating on a fresh record in the 1970s. Wings, spearheaded by McCartney following his departure from the …

The Beatles in 1963 when they were blazing a trail (Image: Popperfoto via Getty) When Stuart Maconie was a toddler, his mother took him to see the Beatles perform at the ABC cinema in Wigan. It was October 1964, two days before Harold Wilson narrowly won the general election and …

Pulp. More. Their first album since 2001 is everything you’d expect from Pulp – smart, insightful, and only occasionally so-so. Opener Spike Island manages to be both swaggering and sombre. Inspired by the Stone Roses’ over-mythologised 1990 festival in Widnes, Cheshire, it finds Jarvis Cocker telling us: “I exist to do …

André Rieu, the celebrated Dutch violinist, conductor and composer, is set to dazzle UK audiences with his return to the stage next year. At 75, he’s announced a spectacular new tour that promises an extraordinary series of concerts. During this run of shows, the maestro will grace nine massive venues …

For those die-hard music fans among you, you’ll know that Oasis are gearing up for a long-awaited reunion tour in July. Followers of the iconic rock band waited in lengthy queues when tickets dropped, eager to snag access to the eagerly anticipated concert that’s now merely weeks away from happening. …

Status Quo star Andy Bown says he never wants to have to listen – or play – “the first three or four” hits by The Beatles, admitting: “I’ve just had enough of them”. The 1963 smashes From Me To You, She Loves You and I Want To Hold Your Hand …

More than four decades after his death, John Lennon’s music still carries a relevant message across generations. Whether it’s the haunting peace anthem he penned at his white grand piano or a lullaby written for his young son, Lennon’s solo catalogue contains some of the most powerful songs of the …

Rod Stewart regrets making one album – and fans might be surprised to find out which one. The Maggie May hitmaker, who was forced to cancel a second gig of his Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace today due to ill health (June 5), branded one of his records a …

Glastonbury Festival-goers are facing a dilemma as they grapple with heart-wrenching stage time clashes, leaving many to make tough choices between their favourite acts. The iconic Worthy Farm event, gearing up for its grand opening in the last week of June, has left fans with the tricky task of deciding …

BBC Radio 2 in the Park recently confirmed its epic line-up, and now tickets are finally out. The event, which is due to take place from September 5-7, 2025, will host some of the biggest names in music from across the world. This, at the time of writing, includes such …