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Author: Ben Forrest Archives: 05/2026

How northern soul inspired Paul Weller- “It just blew my mind”

The northern soul classics covered by The Jam in 1982

Three underrated gems…

Ben Forrest
May 10, 2026
Top of The Pops - BBC TV Show - Music Television Show - British TV Show

What was the first song performed on ‘Top of the Pops’?

Kicking off a 2272 episode legacy.

Ben Forrest
May 10, 2026
US President - President of The United States - General - Movies - Film - Cinema - Generic

Who was the first musician to run for US President?

A bid for political power…

Ben Forrest
May 10, 2026
Grace Slick - Stevie Nicks - Split

“Some of the best rock songs”: Grace Slick’s ambivalent admiration of Stevie Nicks

“I like that strange little person…”

Ben Forrest
May 9, 2026
David Byrne - 2022 - American Utopia

The moment in 1976 when David Byrne became a punk: “I was hooked instantly”

“I was shocked…”

Ben Forrest
May 9, 2026
Tony Wilson - Television Presenter - Factory Records Owner - 1990s

ESG: the cult New York funk outfit Tony Wilson fell in love with in 1980

An innovative outfit…

Ben Forrest
May 9, 2026
Richard Nixon - MC5 - Split

The wire-tapped punk band that helped to take down President Richard Nixon: “It’s a crazy story”

A bizarre tale…

Ben Forrest
May 9, 2026
Stevie Wonder - Musician - Rózsavölgyi Gyöngyi

The 1972 album Stevie Wonder rushed and regretted: “Weird shit”

“Now I’d probably remix…”

Ben Forrest
May 8, 2026
Ray Davies - The Kinks

The 1966 Kinks song Ray Davies longs to re-record: “I’m still waiting to do a new vocal”

A beloved track…

Ben Forrest
May 8, 2026
Five of the rarest northern soul records of all time

Wigan’s Chosen Few: the bizarre 1975 pop song that capitalised on northern soul

An insulting novelty…

Ben Forrest
May 7, 2026
Henry Rollins - Musician - Comedian - Writer

“Re-invented the wheel”: the 1979 concert that changed Henry Rollins forever

An unforgettable gig…

Ben Forrest
May 6, 2026
Her Name Is Erma the soul sister who lived in the shadow of Aretha Franklin

‘Her Name Is Erma’: the soul sister who lived in the shadow of Aretha Franklin

An underrated voice…

Ben Forrest
May 6, 2026

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