Richard Purden

Latest articles by Richard Purden

David Bowie and Ava Cherry watching a live show from the audience

Ava Cherry: the 17-year-old singer who changed David Bowie's career

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Before his move to Berlin, David Bowie got seriously funky thanks to inspiration from Aretha Franklin, James Brown and his 17-year-old mistress

Bands & Artists
Shane MacGowan 60th Birthday Celebration live at National Concert

Shane MacGowan 60th Birthday Celebration at National Concert... - live review

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A stellar line-up gather to celebrate the punk-folk icon’s life in song

Concerts & Shows
Bernard Fowler and Earl Slick

Live Review: Earl Slick & Bernard Fowler

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Bowie’s 'Station To Station' by original guitarist and Stones backing vocalist.

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Bobby Gillespie, Primal Scream

Live review: Primal Scream

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Home turf gig for Bobby G and co.

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Live Review: Status Quo

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Panto season comes to Scotland.

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Live review: Garbage

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Homecoming gig for Manson and co.

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Live Review: Mötley Crüe and Alice Cooper

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Two veteran monsters of rock show they’re still on top form as the Crüe bid farewell to their fans in one final blaze of glory.

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Live: Donovan

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The Swinging 60s star shows he can still enchant on this solo tour.

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Live: piL

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Lydon’s road’s still rising.

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