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Music covers the people, performances and recordings that shape what we hear, from classic rock and pop to newer artists and regional industries. It also includes the stories behind songs, albums, tours and the creative choices that give them lasting appeal.

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For readers, music offers both discovery and connection: a chance to find new voices, revisit familiar favourites and understand how artists build their work and careers. Disputes over samples, reunions and the changing business of entertainment show how creativity, money and cultural influence intersect.

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The 1979 album Run DMC and Ozzy Osbourne both agree is one of the greatest in history

  • DMC and Ozzy Osbourne both admire AC/DC’s *Highway to Hell*.
  • DMC was struck by its gritty, powerful sound.
  • Osbourne especially praised Bon Scott’s singing.

Run DMC member DMC and Ozzy Osbourne both regard AC/DC’s 1979 album *Highway to Hell* as one of rock’s great records. Their shared admiration links artists who took rock in very different directions, and highlights the album’s appeal beyond its original audience. DMC said the record’s gritty, powerful…

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The 1986 lineup and album Lemmy called “the best” of Motörhead

  • Lemmy called *Orgasmatron* Motörhead’s best album.
  • He had replaced the rest of the line-up before recording it.
  • The band’s sound remained centred on Lemmy’s vision.

Motörhead’s sound stayed rooted in the fast, forceful blend of heavy metal and punk that established the band, even as its line-up changed. After the mixed response to 1983’s *Another Perfect Day*, Lemmy Kilmister reshaped the group, underscoring how central he was to its identity. For 1986’s *Orgasmatron*,…

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Born 85 Years Ago Today in Australia, the Pop Icon Who Turned a Song Cher Rejected Into a No. 1 Hit

  • Helen Reddy was born in Melbourne in 1941.
  • “Angie Baby” topped two US charts in 1975.
  • Her career spanned music, acting, television and activism.

Helen Reddy, the Australian singer and entertainer, was born in Melbourne on 25 October 1941. She became known for combining a successful music career with acting, television presenting and political activism, and is remembered in particular for her 1975 US chart-topper “Angie Baby”. Reddy released nine albums that…

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Snubs & Surprises at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards: Is ‘Dansa’ Really a Dennery Segment Song?

  • Lady Lava won four awards.
  • “Dansa” sparked debate over Dennery segment’s identity.
  • The ceremony was held in Trinidad for the first time.

Lady Lava led the winners at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards with four trophies, but the ceremony also drew debate over who and what was recognised. The main controversy centred on “Dansa” winning Dennery segment song of the year, prompting questions about whether the track represents a genre…

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Calypso Rose Receives Standing Ovation at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards: 6 Best Moments

  • Trinidad and Tobago hosted the awards for the first time.
  • Calypso Rose received the Elite Calypso Award.
  • MOLIY’s “Shake It to the Max” won two awards.

The fourth Caribbean Music Awards were held at the National Academy for the Performing Arts in Port of Spain on 18 September, bringing regional artists together to celebrate Caribbean music. Trinidad and Tobago hosted the ceremony for the first time and had a strong showing, while new categories…

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The legendary 1970 concert Billie Joe Armstrong would go back in time to see: “Poetry in motion”

  • Armstrong would revisit The Who’s 1970 Leeds concert.
  • He particularly wanted to see Keith Moon perform.
  • The Who’s ambitious records influenced Green Day’s later work.

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong said he would travel back in time to see The Who perform at the University of Leeds in 1970. His choice reflects his interest in ambitious rock albums and shows, and points to the influence that earlier generations of music had on…

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In 1985, Stevie Nicks was forced to dismiss her song. Tom Petty took it and sold 1,000,000 records

  • Dave Stewart’s song went to Tom Petty instead of Stevie Nicks.
  • Petty’s 1985 recording sold a million records.
  • Nicks later saw the missed chance as destiny.

Stevie Nicks missed the chance to record “Don’t Come Around Here No More” after Dave Stewart sent her the song and Tom Petty took it on. Nicks said she was furious at first but later accepted the outcome as “destiny”; the episode shows how songs can change hands…

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At 19, Prince discovered Parliament-Funkadelic. He believed they were creating the future of music

  • Prince saw Parliament-Funkadelic as a vision of music’s future.
  • The group’s shared spotlight influenced his musical ambitions.
  • Prince later led his own bands with a distinct stage presence.

At 19, Prince discovered Parliament-Funkadelic and saw the group as a model for music’s future. Its blend of funk and experimentation, and the way George Clinton’s large ensemble shared the spotlight, helped shape Prince’s ambitions to create adventurous music and build bands with a communal spirit. Prince praised…

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3 Top 40 Hits From 1980 That Every 80s Kid Still Knows by Heart Today

  • Ronstadt revived “Hurt So Bad” on *Mad Love*.
  • Loggins’ “I’m Alright” featured in *Caddyshack*.
  • Carnes’ “More Love” preceded her No. 1 hit.

Linda Ronstadt, Kenny Loggins and Kim Carnes each had a Top 40 hit in 1980 that the article says remains familiar to people who grew up in the 1980s. The songs also show how established performers reworked older material or contributed to film soundtracks as pop music was…

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Rapper Nicki Minaj joins Trump onstage at Michigan rally

  • Nicki Minaj appeared with Trump at a Michigan rally.
  • She backed Republican candidates ahead of the midterms.
  • Trump’s remarks about Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s faith drew criticism.

Rapper Nicki Minaj joined President Donald Trump onstage at a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, urging voters to elect Republicans in the midterm elections. She said Trump had “changed the energy of the country” and given people a future to look forward to, while Trump praised her and…

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