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Sir Paul McCartney has shared his favourite song and it’s a well-known hit, but it’s not by The Beatles. The song is one that has stood the test of time since its release in the 1930s when it was performed by Fred Astaire. Over the years, plenty of famous singers …

After slimming down for his 1973 Aloha From Hawaii special, Elvis Presley’s last couple of years saw him really let himself go. The King ballooned in weight and was addicted to the uppers and downers he felt he needed to maintain his busy touring schedule. From 1974-1976 the star performed …

Metallica revealed one of their most thrilling tour announcements last year, and it’s now just around the corner. The American rock legends need no introduction; having penned such timeless metal classics as One, Master of Puppets, Enter Sandman and more, they are one of the definitive and iconic parts of …

Brian didn’t address that as he posted an image to his grid which showed him delightedly holding He-Man toys, which he revealed had actually belonged to his son Jimmy in the 1980s, he penned: “I have the POWER!!!!” paraphrasing the titular character’s catchphrase. “Great joy to work tonight on scrumptious …

The BRIT Awards taking place outside of London for the first time may well be a milestone for the north of England but young musicians in host city Manchester – and the wider north – still face significant barriers to accessing opportunities, a top charity has warned. As a charity …

After almost a decade of mostly bad Hollywood movies, Elvis Presley had a stunning return to live music, following his 1968 TV Comeback Special. From 1969 until his death in 1977, The King would perform 636 shows at the International Hotel in Las Vegas in month-long stints of two a …

When Paul McCartney and John Lennon first met as teenagers, the latter was about two years older and therefore the natural leader of what became The Beatles. As time passed, the duo formed their joint songwriting credit, the most successful in music history. Now, two members of the Fab Four …

The London Essentials Young Brits enthusiasm for live concerts clashes with declining numbers of mu (Image: -) Young people prefer attending live concerts to listening to recorded music at home or on the move – in a fresh boost to Britain’s world-leading music industry. New data for the Express’ Strike …

Glastonbury may be falling silent this year but it will be replaced by Britain’s biggest ever music festival – which can be enjoyed without being forced to spend nights under canvas or wading through mud to see your favourite bands. UK charity Music Venue Trust and The National Lottery have …

George Harrison died 25 years ago at just 58, after losing his battle with cancer and would have turned 83 this week. Celebrating his incredible life and legacy, Sir Paul McCartney paid tribute to the Quiet Beatle on social media, alongside the John Lennon estate and George’s widow, Olivia Harrison. …