Music Archives: 03/2026

Thrash metal and the IRA- When Dave Mustaine nearly triggered a sectarian riot -

Thrash metal and the IRA: When Dave Mustaine nearly triggered a sectarian riot

“It sounded cool.”

Mar 29, 2026

Thom Yorke - Radiohead - 1997

“You just saved that band’s career”: Thom Yorke nearly died during Radiohead’s first US television performance

A close call.

Mar 29, 2026

The Rolling Stones Backstage by Bent Rej - Copenhagen - 1965

The Rolling Stones and riots: the soundtrack to the ‘Second Battle of Hastings’ in 1964

Rip this joint.

Mar 29, 2026

Tina Turner - 2021

“I have everything”: Exploring the final years Tina Turner spent in Switzerland

The escape.

Mar 29, 2026

'Jailbreak'- The album of my childhood

‘Jailbreak’: The album of my childhood

Formative memories.

Mar 29, 2026

Nina Simone - Singer

The night Nina Simone brought a dilapidated Manchester theatre back to life

Fizzing with energy.

Mar 29, 2026

Brian Wilson - Musician - The Beach Boys - 1960's

“So special to me”: the lyricist Brian Wilson said touched his heart most

His very own emotional translator.

Mar 29, 2026

Rod Stewart - 1984 - Singer - Publicity Photo - Warner Bros Records

Rod Stewart said it would have “totally impossible” to work with Elton John

“We’re old mates…”

Mar 29, 2026

CBGB - New York City - Music Venue

How The Damned made history as the first British punk band to play CBGB

A special relationship.

Callum MacHattie

Mar 29, 2026

Creedence Clearwater Revival - 1969

The benefit gig that birthed Creedence Clearwater Revival: “We were so critical”

A landmark show…

Mar 29, 2026

Billie Joe Armstrong - Green Day - Singer

“Quintessential”: the best California punk band Billie Joe Armstrong ever heard

The real deal.

Mar 29, 2026

All you fascists bound to lose- Examining the importance of Woody Guthrie in the age of Donald Trump

‘I’m Shipping Up to Boston’: How Woody Guthrie gave the world a punk anthem

Simpe yet effective.

Mar 29, 2026