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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

By Richard Purden published 18 August 22

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

Shane MacGowan 60th Birthday Celebration live at National Concert

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

By Richard Purden published 7 March 18

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

Bernard Fowler and Earl Slick

Live Review: Earl Slick & Bernard Fowler

By Richard Purden published 13 May 16

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

Bobby Gillespie, Primal Scream

Live review: Primal Scream

By Richard Purden published 15 April 16

Home turf gig for Bobby G and co.

Live Review: Status Quo

By Richard Purden published 31 December 15

Panto season comes to Scotland.

Live Review: Mötley Crüe and Alice Cooper

By Richard Purden published 27 November 15

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.

Live review: Garbage

By Richard Purden published 27 November 15

Homecoming gig for Manson and co.

Live: Donovan

By Richard Purden published 30 October 15

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

Live: piL

By Richard Purden published 2 October 15

Lydon’s road’s still rising.

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