Author: Ben Forrest Archives: 08/2025

'Would You Believe'- The rare mod record worth thousands

‘Would You Believe’: The rare mod record worth thousands

A groundbreaking release.

Aug 21, 2025

From Crowley to Chickens- The 19 controversial artists Throbbing Gristle thought everyone should know about

From Crowley to Chickens: The 19 controversial artists Throbbing Gristle thought everyone should know about

A strange list.

Aug 21, 2025

Joey Ramone - 1982 - Ramones

The perfect “model garage band”, according to Joey Ramone

High praise indeed…

Aug 20, 2025

Janis Joplin - 1968 - Musician

How Monterey Pop festival accidentally destroyed Big Brother & the Holding Company

A pivotal concert…

Aug 19, 2025

Billy Joel - Musician - 1973

The song Billy Joel said recieved “backlash” from the radio

A defiant anthem.

Aug 18, 2025

Stax Records - Stax Building - Record Label - Memphis - Tennessee

The roots of an R&B revolution: What year was Stax Records founded?

A pivotal moment in soul history.

Aug 16, 2025

Heavy Metal - Metal - Rock - General - Music - Hardcore

The first American artist to perform in the United Kingdom

A landmark moment.

Aug 16, 2025

Who killed Marvin Gaye, and why?

The Motown order that changed Marvin Gaye forever: “I’ll never record for you”

A pivotal moment.

Aug 16, 2025

Patti Smith - 2024 - Richard Thompson - Far Out Magazine

The musician Patti Smith called one of the only good artists of the 1970s

A bold claim.

Aug 16, 2025

James Brown - Singer

‘I’m Shook’: James Brown’s most underrated masterpiece

A forgotten single.

Aug 15, 2025

Tony Iommi - Black Sabbath - 1970s

The songs Tony Iommi said epitomise Black Sabbath’s second chapter

“That’s a really good one.”

Aug 15, 2025

‘Never Can Say Goodbye’- the Motown medley that made Gloria Gaynor a disco queen

‘Never Can Say Goodbye’: the Motown medley that made Gloria Gaynor a disco queen

A pivotal moment in dance music.

Aug 14, 2025