The 1969 album Dave Davies called The Kinks’ rebirth: “Exciting times” An incredible record… Ben Forrest May 28, 2026
The US Army helicopter that delivered snacks to Woodstock Festival The chaos beyond the rose-tint. Lucy Harbron May 28, 2026
“They were going to kill him”: How the weather saved Mick Jagger from a crazy 1969 murder plot “They were going to kill him…” Ben Forrest May 27, 2026
The 1969 track David Gilmour wishes he’d written: “The perfect pop song” An incredible pick. Joe Taysom May 25, 2026
The 1969 Bob Dylan song that makes Madonna cry every time she hears it: “Don’t ask me why” Oddly emotional. Lauren Hunter May 22, 2026
The 1969 Who album Pete Townshend thinks has become our “tragic” reality in 2026 Unfortunate… Kelly Murphy May 20, 2026
Which festival had the better line-up: Monterey Pop ’67 or Woodstock ’69? Battle of the festivals. Callum MacHattie May 19, 2026
The Beatles iconic 1969 rooftop concert was very nearly on a cruise ship Yacht rock. Lucy Harbron May 18, 2026
How many people did Jimi Hendrix really play to at Woodstock? Urban myth. Callum MacHattie May 18, 2026
The 1969 show Bob Dylan called the end of an era: “Taken over” Bringing an end to a movement. Tim Coffman May 14, 2026
The 1969 gig that typified Led Zeppelin’s greatness: “It’s really coming together” No turning back. Callum MacHattie May 12, 2026
“An album that made a lot of difference”: The 1969 album Brian Eno called the best pop record An iconic choice… Ben Forrest May 11, 2026