Author: Kelly Murphy Archives: 12/2025

The moment George Michael was inspired to write 'Last Christmas'- Musical alchemy

The moment George Michael was inspired to write ‘Last Christmas’: “Musical alchemy”

“As if he had discovered gold”.

Dec 25, 2025

Billie Joe Armstrong - Green Day - Singer

The “crapshoot” tour that gave Billie Joe Armstrong an existential crisis

The power of reinvention.

Dec 25, 2025

Robert Smith - The Cure - 2024 - Sam Rockman

The one musician Robert Smith said informs everything The Cure ever do

The blueprint.

Dec 24, 2025

George Michael - WHAM - 1987

The moment George Michael lost his Christmas number one: “I sat there in absolute terror”

An indisputable classic.

Dec 24, 2025

Brian May - 2022 - Queen - Guitarist - Professor

The singer Brian May always wanted to meet: “A kindred spirit”

Unforgettable legend.

Dec 24, 2025

Christopher Walken - Actor - 2003

The one animal Christopher Walken wants to be reincarnated as: “I’m not sure you could do better”

Spirit animal.

Dec 24, 2025

Brandi Carlile’s favourite Christmas song: “Aching beauty and heartbreak”

An exceptional choice.

Dec 24, 2025

George Harrison on the brilliance of Jeff Lynne- A great craftsman

George Harrison on the brilliance of Jeff Lynne: “A great craftsman”

Kindred spirits.

Dec 23, 2025

Top of The Pops - BBC TV Show - Music Television Show - British TV Show

Who was the first artist to perform live on ‘Top of the Pops’ via satellite?

A strange moment in history.

Dec 23, 2025

Keanu Reeves - Actor - 1989 -

The movies Keanu Reeves needs everyone to see: “That’s a long list”

A thousand legacies in one.

Dec 23, 2025

Dolly Parton - Singer - Actress - The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - 1982

Dolly Parton’s favourite song of all time: “It’s an older song”

Parton always admires a good love ballad.

Dec 22, 2025

Jodie Foster - Actress - 2023

The controversial actor Jodie Foster will defend to the death: “I love this guy”

Loyalty.

Dec 22, 2025