From The Vault Archives: 07/2022

‘Closer’ in the words of Joy Division

A posthumous masterpiece.

Jul 18, 2022

How Jim Jarmusch revived Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ career

He handed him a lifeline.

Jul 18, 2022

The Grateful Dead Perform At Rich Stadium, Buffalo

All six times the Grateful Dead played ‘Dark Star’ in the 1980s

When the Dead resurrected ‘Dark Star’.

Jul 17, 2022

Why Nile Rodgers rejected producing an album for The Rolling Stones

It nearly happened.

Jul 17, 2022

What is Trip-Hop and Where Does It Come From?

What is trip-hop and where did it originate?

Where it all began.

Jul 17, 2022

Watch Alice Cooper’s flawless Keith Richards impression

Brilliant.

Jul 17, 2022

The three Led Zeppelin songs Jimmy Page played with a bow

Jimmy Page once defined what makes a great Led Zepellin riff

Perfection.

Jul 17, 2022

'What We Do In The Shadows'

The story behind the theme tune of ‘What We Do In The Shadows’

The story behind ‘You’re Dead’.

Jul 17, 2022

How ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ threatened to ruin Bruce Springsteen’s career

Misunderstood.

Jul 17, 2022

Debbie Harry of New York Punk band Blondie 1978

When Debbie Harry starred in ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’

Niche.

Jul 17, 2022

Watch John Lennon reveal the true reason why The Beatles split up while appearing on The Dick Cavett Show in 1971

Watch John Lennon explain that ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’ was not about LSD

Wholesome origins.

Jul 17, 2022

How Ron Asheton invented punk guitar

Ron Asheton helped start punk.

Jul 17, 2022