Classic Rock

When Chicago founder Terry Kath accidentally killed himself, the world was robbed of one of its greatest guitarists

Iron Maiden have written songs about dinosaurs, the Second World War and many, many things in between. So, here’s the history of Planet Earth as told through the metal legends’ lyrics.

Original bassist Mark Andes embraces what they achieved – but regrets they weren’t able to offer the support that “keystone” member Randy California needed

Leading lights of the UK's psychedelic revolution, Hawkwind's early days were a fug of good trips, bad trips, free-form chaos and dancing gazelles

A rare interview with the late John Sykes, who died this week at the age of 65 – and some personal memories from Myles Kennedy

When the Sex Pistols re-formed with three original members plus singer Frank Carter, they hadn’t sounded so vital in years. And there’s more to come

Twists of fate prevented him from following his original ambitions – but his band still use Robert Fripp’s music at sound checks

With over 2.2 billion views on YouTube, Guns N' Roses' epic video for November Rain is one of the most-watched rock videos in history. Guitarist Slash has vivid memories of the shoot, not least because he thought that it might be his last day on earth

Pat Boone singing Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Dio, Guns N' Roses and Led Zeppelin? Step right this way...

Including Skunk Anansie, Billy F Gibbons, Thundermother and five other storm bringers and lightning riders

Mick Jones steered Foreigner to instant success, but with a self-confessed "bit of a control freak" at the helm it was often far from plain sailing