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Author: Ben Forrest Archives: 05/2026

Van Halen - 1981

The forgotten Van Halen feud that almost ended in a stabbing: “It’s not play time anymore”

“Put the knife away, pal…”

Ben Forrest
May 15, 2026
Margaret Thatcher - Prime Minister - 1981

The “scandalous” number one that gave Margaret Thatcher sleepless nights

“Thatcher hated it…”

Ben Forrest
May 15, 2026
Sonic Youth - 2005 - Anders Jensen-Urstad

Michael Chapman: how a Yorkshire folk singer helped to form Sonic Youth

An essential influence…

Ben Forrest
May 15, 2026
Creedence Clearwater Revival - 1969

The anthem that predicted the end of Creedence Clearwater Revival: “Everybody’s grumbling and unhappy and miserable”

A beloved track…

Ben Forrest
May 14, 2026
Lee Scratch Perry - 2003 - Musician

Burning down a music studio in 1979 was the greatest thing Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry ever did

“They would have killed me…”

Ben Forrest
May 14, 2026
Tamikrest - Assikel - 2026

Tamikrest – ‘Assikel’ album review: Desert blues nomads return to their roots

Recorded live to tape…

Ben Forrest
May 14, 2026
Kevin Ayers - Musician - Guitarist

“I owe them”: the two bands Kevin Ayers called his “education”

“It was an eye-opener…”

Ben Forrest
May 14, 2026
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - 1969 - Filmore East

‘Southern Cross’: the only Crosby, Stills, and Nash song to technically reach number one

A grave injustice…

Ben Forrest
May 14, 2026
Stevie Wonder - 1967 - Musician - Jac. de Nijs

The 1972 album Stevie Wonder’s label never understood: “You’ll cause your own country to fall”

An earth-shattering album…

Ben Forrest
May 13, 2026
Roger Waters - David Gilmour - Split

The 1987 song that restored David Gilmour’s faith in Pink Floyd: “Taking to their wings”

“Me taking to my wings again…”

Ben Forrest
May 13, 2026
Dolly Parton - Singer - Actress - The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - 1982

Dolly Parton’s 1983 tour ended with a death threat and a fired band: “I have never felt better”

“It’s just a coincidence of timing.”

Ben Forrest
May 13, 2026
Northern Soul - General - Soul Music - Generic

The five biggest lies told about northern soul

“I don’t like ‘The Snake’…”

Ben Forrest
May 13, 2026

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