From The Vault Archives: 11/2022

When John Lennon performed a reggae version of 'Give Peace a Chance' with Jerry Lee Lewis

Cultural crossroads: when John Lennon performed a reggae version of ‘Give Peace a Chance’ with Jerry Lee Lewis

“Reggae baby!”

Nov 8, 2022

Richard Nixon's attempt to "neutralise" Johnny Cash during White House visit

Richard Nixon’s attempt to “neutralise” Johnny Cash during White House visit

Machiavellian.

Nov 8, 2022

The band that Dave Grohl wished he drummed for

Grohl still wants to drum for AC/DC.

Nov 8, 2022

How literature shaped the music of The Beatles

The hidden meaning behind The Beatles’ ‘Help’

A cry for help.

Nov 8, 2022

David Bowie refused to discuss sexuality with Jonathan Ross

When David Bowie refused to discuss his sexuality with Jonathan Ross

“I just got me leg over a lot.”

Nov 8, 2022

Watch Lynyrd Skynyrd play 'Call Me the Breeze' in 1976

Watch Lynyrd Skynyrd play ‘Call Me the Breeze’ in 1976

Skynyrd fly high.

Nov 8, 2022

How coming out tragically damaged Dusty Springfield's career

How coming out tragically damaged Dusty Springfield’s career

Heartbreaking.

Nov 8, 2022

LED ZEPPELIN UK rock group with John Bonham about 1976

Why John Bonham had to be persuaded to join Led Zeppelin

A tough call.

Nov 8, 2022

The band that “pioneered” nu-metal, according to The Cure’s Robert Smith

A taste of metal.

Nov 8, 2022

The one author Phoebe Bridgers can’t live without

A lesson in creative writing.

Nov 8, 2022

Is Minnie Riperton’s ‘Inside My Love’ the sexiest song of all time?

Sultry.

Nov 8, 2022

Alex Turner’s favourite Alain Delon and Jean-Pierre Melville films

Atmosphere.

Nov 8, 2022