Latest articles by Gavin Martin
Frank Sinatra was an unlikely inspiration for one of the greatest songs of the 80s
The Sex Pistols weren't the only authority-baiting band to storm the charts in 1977
Three-CD set combines post-’71 studio cuts, live recordings and recent tour guest slots from The Rolling Stones
Pioneering third and fourth albums from consummately talented Spooky Tooth man
Late, great Irish blues dynamo gets his due in both a two-CD and handsome four-disc set
All killer, no filler: careerdefining early live masterpiece
Virtuoso’s star-studded 50th-anniversary celebration
Five-CD celebration of the influential blues legend
Third instalment of The Dame’s career-spanning box-set series reaches Berlin and beyond
Brummies’ first two albums, and unreleased third, boxed
Rocking through glory years and leaner times
Oxfordshire’s teenage blueser impresses with shred-packed, flair-to-spare debut
Earliest known live recording captures Morrison and co. in pre-Whisky ragged glory
Seattle rock sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson still resplendent.
Forever awesome – rock’n’roots aristocracy summit extended
Pioneer, bluesman, ambassador for his homeland, statues erected in his name, even praised by his own president: how did Rory Gallagher become such a national treasure?
Beatles barrel scraping reaches a most fanciful pass
Rory Gallagher brought inspiration to war-torn Belfast. The Blues goes behind the barricades to bring you the story of the album and film, Irish Tour ’74.
Stellar collection of gob iron specialists salute the master.
Australia-bred newcomer’s debut showcases signature style.
The life and times of a (still) living legend
First official release for epic gig from the Dead’s legendary Betty Boards bootleg series.
Sixties blues master greets new decade, in scintillating two-CD set.
