Latest articles by David Sinclair
This underrated 1971 classic was Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich’s gateway into heavy rock
Frank Beard was cool, calm and collected - but ZZ Top’s human metronome had his dark times
George Thorogood turned barroom blues into arena rock, traded licks with greats, and missed out on dates with the Stones when commitments got in the way... and he's done it all his own way
Van Morrison forged a singular blend of Celtic mysticism, soul and R&B that produced some of the most revered albums of the rock era
Before 1966, the blues was tired, worn out and unsexy. But then Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Jimi Hendrix created the modern guitar hero too
French blues-rock star Laura Cox wants to create something people can identify with
When Eric Clapton left the Bluesbreakers, the found another legendary guitarist in Peter Green
Singer/guitarist Marcus King picks his records, artists and gigs of lasting significance, and names the song that brought him to tears - even though he didn't understand the words
Solomon Hicks just wants to make you feel good
Unimpressed by the trappings and demands of the music business, Whiskey Myers are in it for themselves and their fans
After seven years, cult favourite Holly Golightly resurfaces with a new album steeped in southern alt.blues flavour
Kris Barras's new group is informed by his time in the all-star Supersonic Blues Machine
Walter Trout on growing up, deep fakes, John Lee Hooker and John Mayall, defeating addiction and new album Sign Of The Times
Gov’t Mule’s leader Warren Haynes on new album The Whisper Sessions, musical and marital partnerships, and the difference between women and men
A look back at the life, music and legacy of the Godfather of British blues, John Mayall
Slash released an album of blues and soul standards that no one was expecting, then took the show on the road to support community causes
A-listers, established artists, up-and-comers, previously unknowns and more
With his recent album Orgy Of The Damned – a selection of classics, each sung by a different guest singer – Slash is the latest rock superstar to take the blues road
From Robert Johnson to Lightning Hopkins, The Temptations to Stevie Wonder: The original versions of Slash's Orgy Of The Damned songs
Robin Tower on returning to the stage, his favourite pastime, and Bridge Of Sighs
Tina Turner: November 26, 1939 – May 24, 2023
Diamond Dogs marked the point at which David Bowie began to shed his glam-rock skin. He then embarked on one of rock's most expensive – and dangerous – tours
Buying guide Unequalled as a British-blues guitarist, singer and songwriter, Peter Green's best albums are studded with brilliance
