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Michael Fennelly
Michael Fennelly, singer-songwriter and guitarist for The Millennium and Crabby Appleton, looks back on his life in music.
Island Records 1959-1968
Neil Storey, former head of press at Island Records, delves into 12 pivotal tracks from Islands first decade.
Martin Carthy
Martin Carthy has undeniably etched his name into the annals of music history. Martin explores his formative years,
John Lodge – The Moody Blues
John Lodge, the celebrated bassist of The Moody Blues, invites us on a trip through his musical career,
Clem Burke
Clem Burke dives into the details of his forthcoming Lust For Life Tour and regales us with captivating
Frank Allen – The Searchers
Frank Allen takes us on a journey through his time with The Searchers and Cliff Bennett and the
Simon Nicol – Fairport Convention
Fairport Conventions Simon Nicol explores the bands extensive back catalogue, providing fresh insights into their music, as they
John Coghlan
Legendary Status Quo drummer, John Coghlan reflects on his career since the 1960s. We start with his early
Focal Point, Beatles and Apple
In early 1968 Focal Point were one of the hottest prospects in British music. They were the first
Kiki Dee
Kiki Dee delves into her musical career over the last 60 years. We start by exploring her 29