
Paul Rees
Paul Rees been a professional writer and journalist for more than 20 years. He was Editor-in-Chief of the music magazines Q and Kerrang! for a total of 13 years and during that period interviewed everyone from Sir Paul McCartney, Madonna and Bruce Springsteen to Noel Gallagher, Adele and Take That. His work has also been published in the Sunday Times, the Telegraph, the Independent, the Evening Standard, the Sunday Express, Classic Rock, Outdoor Fitness, When Saturday Comes and a range of international periodicals.
Latest articles by Paul Rees

AC/DC: Why Black Ice and Rock Or Bust are the perfect way to end it all
By Paul Rees Published
With failing health, their ‘pilot’ Malcolm was forced to take a back seat. But there was rock and roll thunder to be had yet…

The Life And Times Of Nils Lofgren
By Paul Rees Published
He’s been Springsteen’s sidekick, Neil Young’s confidante and Ringo’s right-hand man. But does Nils Lofgren miss glory on his own terms? Absolutely not.

The Top 10 Best Bob Dylan Covers
By Paul Rees Published
The 10 best Bob Dylan covers that give the originals a run for their money

Billy Gibbons: Don't Mess With Texas
By Paul Rees Published
ZZ Top mainman Billy Gibbons has taken some time off to indulge in his love of Cuban and Latin music with his new band The BFG’s. He tells us of beards, blues and picking up chicks…

The World Is Not Enough: Garbage turn 20
By Paul Rees Published
They had smash hits, a James Bond theme and global fame. But, with the world at their feet, Garbage disintegrated in a maelstrom of paranoia and exhaustion.

My morning jacket: southern comfort
By Paul Rees Published
Jamming with Kirk Hammett, covering Mötley Crüe, writing songs for the Muppets and being immortalised in cartoon form – it’s all part of the My Morning Jacket story.

Dire Straits: How We Made Brothers In Arms
By Paul Rees Published
We look back at Brothers In Arms, the album that turned Dire Straits into the biggest British rock band of the 80s

Shawn Smith: The Quiet American
By Paul Rees Published
Meet the cult Seattle singer loved by Pearl Jam and The Afghan Whigs.

Chris Whitley: 10 Of The Best
By Paul Rees Published
The cult bluesman's finest moments.

John Mellencamp: Little Bastard vs The World
By Paul Rees Published
From self-proclaimed Little Bastard to ornery elder statesman of American rock’n’roll, John Mellencamp hasn’t let anyone beat him – not the press, heart attacks or his own fist-swinging sons.

90s Power Pop: Six of the Best
By Paul Rees Published
Bubblegum factory: A pocket guide to 90s power pop
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