Latest articles by Dave Ling
How yodelling Dutch prog weirdos Focus made the strangest hit single of 1973
It featured the greatest yodelling since The Sound Of Music
"The realisation that life is not for ever made me very sad": Coheed and Cambria's Claudio Sanchez on why songs become more personal with the passing of time
Self-described “slightly bizarre band“ Coheed & Cambria are currently on tour in the UK
After 50 years, 38 Special have learned a thing or two about keeping a band together
38 Special were too big at home in the US to return to the UK during the past 40 years, but new album Milestone might bring them back
How divine inspiration and a last-minute song propelled a band to the brink of stardom
But every piece of good fortune has a downside
Todd Rundgren on the demise of rock, fighting hate and why listeners don't like albums
Why you should expect the expected and the unexpected at Todd Rundgren's upcoming shows
How grunge’s ‘worst’ band wrote the hit song that silenced the critics
It was written on a $25 guitar and became one of the biggest hits of 1994
Y&T's Dave Meniketti on turning down Ozzy and improving your chances of survival
If it’s classic hard rock that flicks your switch, here’s a band to flick it for you
A beginner's guide to White Lion in five essential albums
For a brief period in the late eighties, White Lion were genuine contenders for Bon Jovi’s hair metal crown
The stellar rise and chaotic fall of Uriah Heep, the 70s rock giants who tore themselves apart
Uriah Heep could have been been as big as Sabbath or Zeppelin if it wasn’t for drink, drugs and egos
The satirical 70s shock rock anthem that gave Kiss and Alice Cooper a run for their money
Frightwigs, platform boots, fake schlongs and a 70s classic that skewered slumming rich kids
With better timing, things might have turned out completely differently for Harem Scarem
Harem Scarem have never achieved the major success their music deserves, but they’re still banging on the door
13 absolute bangers from Status Quo's Frantic Four lineup
Warning: headbanging to these songs could result in serious injury
Graham Bonnet on the "berserk" response to Rainbow's Since You've Been Gone
Just about to tour MSG's Assault Attack in full, Graham Bonnet is still singing songs by his old bands, having fun and not taking things too seriously
How an unknown American trio scored a huge hit with the greatest Neil Young song Neil Young never wrote
The story behind a 70s soft rock classic
Chantel McGregor admires Steven Wilson’s risky approach to music
From his dalliances with pop to taking comedians on tour, blues rock singer-guitarist believes he illustrates a perfectly progressive attitude – and he’s a nice bloke to boot
Stewart Copeland on why it's unlikely The Police will ever reform
Former Police man Stewart Copeland is about to embark on a trip around the UK telling stories about the band and more
Blaze Bayley's debut solo album flopped 25 years ago - but now he's taking it on the road
Blaze Bayley and his band are playing the whole of Silicon Messiah live and it's finally coming to life
"The fans supported us through everything": Helloween on career longevity and proving people wrong
German metallers Helloween release a new album this week and begin a 40th anniversary tour in October
The “crazy” live album that blew shred guitar legend Yngwie Malmsteen’s mind
Modern guitar playing could have been very different if Ynwgie hadn’t been inspired by this iconic 1972 live album
Attention fans of swoon-inducing West Coast melodic rock: it's time to meet your new favourite band
Don't call it yacht rock – there's no cheesy parody with Young Gun Silver Fox, just accomplished songcraft
The Wishbone Ash albums you should definitely own... and one to avoid
With their twin guitar attack, Wishbone Ash created a whole new sound before venturing into folk, soft rock and – whisper it – techno
Warrior Soul on past mistakes, future plans and the big problem with hotels
Warrior Soul will celebrate their 35th year by touring the UK in August and September
"My whole life I've felt like an outsider": Connor Selby on turning negatives into positives
Connor Selby is seen mostly as a blueser, but there’s much more to the multiple award-winning singer/songwriter than that
