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Author: Ben Forrest Archives: 04/2026

The Cramps - Lux Interior - Poison Ivy - 1980s

‘Teenage Werewolf’: the cult 1957 horror movie that inspired a Cramps classic

A cult classic…

Ben Forrest
Apr 22, 2026
Ray Charles - Musician - 1968

The moment Ray Charles legitimised country with a chart-topping hit in 1962

A groundbreaking single…

Ben Forrest
Apr 22, 2026
The Rolling Stones in 1965 by Bent Rej

How two policemen perfected The Rolling Stones’ ‘Let’s Spend the Night Together’

An unlikely influence…

Ben Forrest
Apr 21, 2026
Turnin’ My Heartbeat Up The five best northern soul songs from 1971

‘Turnin’ My Heartbeat Up’: The five best northern soul songs from 1971

Five floor-filling anthems…

Ben Forrest
Apr 21, 2026
The Clash - 1982

‘I’m So Bored’: How The Clash grew to love the USA

Essential influences…

Ben Forrest
Apr 21, 2026
The Velvelettes - Girl Group - 1960s - Motown Records

‘He Was Really Sayin’ Something’: The Motown flop that became a pop hit in 1982

A timeless track…

Ben Forrest
Apr 20, 2026

July 31st, 1967: The manic day Mick Jagger was released from prison in the morning, interviewed by a Jesuit Priest in the evening

Prisons, stately homes, and a leading bishop…

Ben Forrest
Apr 20, 2026
The Who - John Entwistle - Keith Moon - Pete Townshend - Roger Daltrey - Far Out Magazine

“Neglected”: Pete Townshend thought ‘The Who Sell Out’ was a wasted opportunity

“Potentially brilliant but ultimate inconclusive…”

Ben Forrest
Apr 20, 2026
Why was Gladys Knight's band called the Pips?

‘If You Ever Get Your Hands on Love’: The Gladys Knight Motown masterpiece that was never actually released

An unforgettable track…

Ben Forrest
Apr 19, 2026
Isaac Hayes - American Singer - Songwriter - Composer - Actor

Isaac Hayes: the soul sensation who turned his back on ‘South Park’ for one very specific reason

A contentious topic…

Ben Forrest
Apr 19, 2026
Billy Gibbons - Musician - Guitarist - 2025

The rock ‘n’ roll star who will be remembered for centuries, according to Billy Gibbons

A lasting inspiration…

Ben Forrest
Apr 19, 2026
Black Sabbath - 1976

“Unplayable”: The 1983 Black Sabbath album that wasn’t good enough for America

An album that is best forgotten…

Ben Forrest
Apr 19, 2026

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