Buying Guides

Buying guide Patti Smith might be best remembered for helping to kick-start the American punk revolution, but there’s far more to her than that

Buying guide As Switzerland’s answer to Angus Young & Co. continue to play live years after their farewell tour, we look at their must-have (and best not to have) albums

Buying guide The Black Crowes may have been born out of time, but their best albums – a fusion of southern rock, gospel, blues and fiery rock'n'roll – are timeless

Buying guide Dave Grohl's stadium rockers are arguably the most successful second act in rock history. Here's our guide to their dozen studio albums

Buying guide Van Halen albums have it all: One of the most innovative guitarists of all time, your choice of rock star frontmen, and great tunes

Buying guide Selling 50 million-plus records over more than five decades, Styx are the kings of pomp rock

Buying guide I've picked out a variety of accessories for your new record player that'll keep your vinyl in great condition and enhance your listening pleasure

Buying guide With options ranging from portable vinyl crates to integrated stands for your records and turntable, there's no excuse not to make room for your RSD26 purchases

Buying guide Buckcherry were always gloriously out of step with the times. Here are the cherries on their catalogue cake

Buying guide From the late 60s until today, here are 40 songs that show why Southern rock continues to thrive