Latest articles by Michael Heatley
Quarrels, cocaine, and the rise and fall of Humble Pie
In 1969 an exciting new supergroup was born - but the story of Humble Pie is one of frustration and crushing disappointment
The mind-bending story of cult psychedelic heroes Gong
Looking back on the career of psychedelic oddballs Gong, one of rock’s most eccentric bands
The curious story of Free's debut album
Recorded for just £800, Free’s Tons Of Sobs remains one of rock’s greatest debut albums
The story of Badfinger: the torment of rock'n'roll and the tragedy that follows
Hailed as the new Beatles but "mismanaged and exploited beyond the bounds of human decency" Badfinger's thankless career drove two members to take their own lives
How Dave Grohl's drumming shaped the sound of Nine Inch Nails' With Teeth
The story of Nine Inch Nails' 2005 album
Crashes, madness and missing money: the story of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Smart, funny and mad as hatters, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band could have been huge. Instead, they burned out, having inspired a new generation of bands... like AC/DC
Now yer squawkin': The story of Burke Shelley and Budgie
Budgie's songs have been covered by Metallica, Maiden and Soundgarden. Time to pay respect to South Wales' finest...
