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Gary Rossington interview: The triumph and tragedy of Lynyrd Skynyrd
He started the band and survived its darkest hour, never losing faith in music’s healing power. If anyone represented the soul of Lynyrd Skynyrd, it was their late guitarist, Gary Rossington
Fighting fascism, riots and rock'n'roll: The onstage story of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band didn’t shift as many records as they deserved to, but as a live band they were like no other
“People didn’t want to admit we had a sense of humour.” How Blue Öyster Cult really feel about More Cowbell
Their 1976 hit (Don’t Fear) The Reaper – inspired by Romeo And Juliet – found a new lease of life on TV 24 years later, and it’s still doing the rounds today. Are they happy with how the world sees them?
Why the four solo albums were the beginning of the end for Kiss
Kiss's solo albums were meant to be a celebration of their dominance: Instead, they signalled the start of the decline
How Dave Grohl's love letter to a LA recording studio beautifully captured the magic of music
Sound City is an open-hearted celebration of music and those who make it
Nine Steve Hillage albums to listen to and one to avoid
Guitarist and producer Steve Hillage is a true progressive visionary whose albums cover a spectacular range of styles
Warner E. Hodges' band includes members of the Georgia Satellites, Hanoi Rocks, Jason & the Scorchers, and the Bottle Rockets. You should go see them
Warner E. Hodges and the International All Stars hit the UK twice this year
Rush’s Alex Lifeson still denies involvement in 1969 firing of Geddy Lee
Vocalist and bassist claims he’s not over his dismissal all those decades ago – and recalls it’s not the only time the guitarist helped him leave a band
What happened when Led Zeppelin reformed for Jason Bonham's wedding
Forget Live Aid and the O2 - the most exclusive Led Zeppelin reunion took place at a hotel in a small town in Worcestershire
Why Marillion ex Fish opened a song with a string of racial slurs
His 1997 album Sunsets On Empire – a collaboration with Steven Wilson – remains a sunny moment in his stormy career, although one song might not be the same if it was written today
How Clint Eastwood inspired the final album from Eagles legend Glenn Frey
"Music isn't about how many records you've sold, it's about showing that you still care"
Sinéad O'Connor, the Irish newspaper journalist, and two pints of Guinness
Bono's best friend, Irish rock star Gavin Friday, shares a classic anecdote about the late Sinéad O'Connor
The psychedelic masterpiece inspired by John Coltrane, Ravi Shankar and an aeroplane flight
Eight Miles High was the single that should have launched The Byrds into the stratosphere. So why did it instead mark the precise moment when it all came crashing down?
The best rock supergroups in history, from Cream to Velvet Revolver
Some supergroups just aren't worth the sum of their parts. These are the exceptions
America Calling: What happened when The Clash arrived in the USA
It's early 1979, punk is building, and The Clash arrive in the US to play their first shows there. We were on the road with them and witnessed events first-hand
Peter Gabriel, Sledgehammer and So - and why he had to be nailed inside a barn to finish the album
Former Genesis frontman’s fifth solo record, released 40 years ago, doesn’t seem like a prog album at first – but look closer and it’s business as usual
The story of Leather Angel, the "female Mötley Crüe" with the Nikki Sixx-designed logo
Leather Angel had Sunset Strip in the palms of their biker-gloved hands, but lousy production and a laughable Led Zeppelin cover didn't help the cause
