Michael Heatley

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The Sensational Alex Harvey Band

Crashes, madness and missing money: the story of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band

By Michael Heatley published

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

Humble Pie

Humble Pie: quarrels, cocaine and unfulfilled potential

By Michael Heatley published

In 1969 an exciting new supergroup was born. But the story of Humble Pie is one of frustration and crushing disappointment

Badfinger studio portrait

The story of Badfinger: the torment of rock'n'roll and the tragedy that follows

By Michael Heatley last updated

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

Budgie

Now yer squawkin': The story of Burke Shelley and Budgie

By Michael Heatley last updated

Budgie's songs have been covered by Metallica, Maiden and Soundgarden. Time to pay respect to South Wales' finest...

Bachman Turner Overdrive

From rags to riches and back: The turbulent story of Bachman-Turner Overdrive

By Michael Heatley published

It took Randy Bachman four years to make his first million, and another four to lose it all, and more. This is the story of his band

Dave Grohl playing the drums in 2005

How Dave Grohl's drumming shaped the sound of Nine Inch Nails' With Teeth

By Michael Heatley last updated

The story of Nine Inch Nails' 2005 album

Free: Sob Stories

By Michael Heatley published

On May 21, 1971, Free announced they were splitting up. In 2003, Classic Rock told tell the story of their debut album Tons Of Sobs

Francis Rossi Likes Shooting Things

By Michael Heatley published

The Quo man talks to Classic Rock about his love of clay pigeon shooting