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In 1966, Eric Clapton left John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers. They replaced him with a guitarist who was even “better”

  • Peter Green replaced Eric Clapton in the Bluesbreakers in 1966.
  • John Mayall said Green’s playing justified his confidence.
  • Green later led an early Fleetwood Mac, but his career was cut short.

When Eric Clapton left John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers in 1966, Peter Green took his place after a short search for a guitarist. Mayall later recalled that Green had boldly claimed he was better than the other candidates, and that hearing him play convinced Mayall he was right. The article…

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Emirati Filmmakers on Building a Local Cinema Ecosystem: ‘We Have a Long Way to Go’

  • Two Emirati films are competing at Sharjah’s youth film festival.
  • Filmmakers say local cinema needs stronger infrastructure and support.
  • Meylas Aflam has held four sold-out screenings this year.

Emirati filmmakers Khalid Al Mahmood and Abdulrahman Al Madani are presenting the only Emirati films in competition at the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth. Their films arrive amid renewed momentum for local cinema, but the filmmakers say sustaining a home-grown industry still depends on better…

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Hannah Kendall’s kettle-infused orchestral work explores struggle and silence

  • Kendall’s new work made the tea kettle part of the orchestra.
  • Its sounds conveyed struggle and difficulty speaking.
  • Pappano led polished, exuberant performances of Liadov and Tchaikovsky.

Hannah Kendall’s world-premiere commission for the London Symphony Orchestra used unusual sounds and a tea kettle to create an absorbing work about struggle and the difficulty of speaking. The concert, conducted by Antonio Pappano, paired it with very different music by Liadov and Tchaikovsky. Kendall’s piece featured scratches,…

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In 1985, Grace Slick made the biggest “mistake” of her career thanks to Elton John. Now, it has been streamed 780,000,000 times

  • Grace Slick called ‘We Built This City’ a mistake.
  • The 1985 hit reached number one in the US.
  • It has about 780 million Spotify streams.

Jefferson Starship’s 1985 hit ‘We Built This City’ became Grace Slick’s biggest commercial success, despite her considering it a poor song. The story describes how she agreed to record it while trying to make amends with the band after being fired, and how a track she disliked helped…

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‘Occupational Hazard’ Rock Doc Details the Untold Story of Jimmy Buffett’s ‘Ragtag,’ Pre-Fame Coral Reefer Band

  • A documentary explores Jimmy Buffett’s early Coral Reefer Band.
  • It captures the group’s rougher years before fame and polish.
  • The film is available to rent from 30 October.

A new documentary, *Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers*, tells the story of Jimmy Buffett’s early backing band, before it became the polished group familiar to fans. Its release records a less documented period of Buffett’s career, when he was building his audience and the band was touring…

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Phil Collins wanted to help Eric Clapton find his voice again. Then came the call: “You ain’t coming”

  • Collins hoped to help Clapton find a renewed musical direction.
  • Clapton’s team went to record more songs without him.
  • The label’s replacement material included “Forever Man”.

Phil Collins was brought in to produce Eric Clapton’s album *Behind the Sun*, hoping to help Clapton rediscover his musical direction. Collins later recalled being excluded when Clapton and his record company went to Los Angeles to record more songs, a decision that showed how little control he…

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Brian May joined Masters of the Universe score after Abbey Road meeting

  • Brian May recorded guitar for the *Masters of the Universe* score.
  • Queen’s *Flash Gordon* soundtrack helped shape its Eighties-inspired sound.
  • The score is due in two vinyl editions next year.

Brian May joined the score for *Masters of the Universe* after composer Daniel Pemberton invited him to record during a chance meeting at Abbey Road Studios. May’s guitar brings a direct link to Queen’s *Flash Gordon* soundtrack, which helped inspire the film’s flamboyant, knowingly camp Eighties sound. May…

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ROB ZOMBIE Summons ‘Sir Lord Acid Wolfman’ In New Halloween Music Video

  • Rob Zombie released a Halloween video for “Sir Lord Acid Wolfman”.
  • The song appears on *The Great Satan*, his first album in five years.
  • It was also the B-side to Sheri Moon Zombie’s sold-out picture disc.

Rob Zombie has released a Halloween music video for “Sir Lord Acid Wolfman”, a track from his latest album, *The Great Satan*. The release adds a new visual chapter to the musician and filmmaker’s horror-themed work and arrives on Halloween. The album came out earlier this year, marking…

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Wunderhorse guitarist Harry Fowler surprise-releases debut solo album Blankets

  • Harry Fowler has surprise-released his debut solo album, *Blankets*.
  • “Perfect Colours” leads a collection of intimate songs gathered since his teens.
  • A run of 300 vinyl copies is available through Fowler’s website.

Harry Fowler, guitarist with Wunderhorse, has quietly released his debut solo album, *Blankets*, on streaming platforms, alongside the focus single “Perfect Colours”. Its sparse, intimate sound differs from the grunge music associated with his band and offers a view of material he has developed over many years. The…

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Sam Burton Lets the Songs Happen on ‘Fairweather Friend’

  • *Fairweather Friend* is Burton’s third solo album.
  • Nearly half was written on a Northern California farm.
  • Disney’s *Robin Hood* inspired “Tomorrow Takes A Dream”.

Sam Burton’s third solo album, *Fairweather Friend*, is out on 30 October and marks his first release for Captured Tracks. Its warm, easy-going folk and pop sound draws on classic songwriters while reflecting Burton’s live playing and the musicians around him. Burton wrote nearly half the record while…

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