Author: Arun Starkey Archives: 10/2022

James Bond writers reveal a “more complex narrative” of Daniel Craig’s character

Timeless.

Oct 10, 2022

How The Velvet Underground and The Stooges inspired the sound of Buzzcocks

Game-changing.

Oct 9, 2022

The earliest known footage of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and Johnny Cash recorded in 1955

Tracing the origins of the phrase “rock ‘n’ roll”

A cultural institution.

Oct 9, 2022

Did Depeche Mode frontman Dave Gahan sleep in a coffin?

An age-old rumour.

Oct 9, 2022

Chris Cornell’s daughter launches mental health awareness podcast in memory of her father

The six best vocal performances of Chris Cornell

Truly remarkable.

Oct 9, 2022

The bizarre story of how Nick Cave wrote a script for 'Gladiator 2' film

The story of how a Nick Cave song was used in an iconic ‘Harry Potter’ scene

Surreal.

Oct 9, 2022

Lou Reed picked out his 27 favourite songs before his death

Five surprising songs that were loved by Lou Reed

Unbelievable.

Oct 8, 2022

Helena Bonham Carter in 'Fight Club

Helena Bonham Carter based her ‘Fight Club’ character on Judy Garland

Iconic role.

Oct 8, 2022

Understanding why David Bowie hated Gary Numan

A somewhat lazy perspective.

Oct 8, 2022

Why David Fincher and Robert Downey Jr will never work together again

Why did Robert Downey Jr fill jars with urine on the set of ‘Zodiac’?

No one puts Downey in a corner.

Oct 8, 2022

NEW ORDER UK group from left Bernard Sumner, Gillian Gilbert, Pter Hook, Stephen Morris

Hear Bernard Sumner’s isolated vocals on New Order track ‘True Faith’

Timeless.

Oct 8, 2022

The classic Hall and Oates anthem ‘Maneater’ turns 40

Classic.

Oct 8, 2022