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The summer camp in East Mersea that gave the world Yes in 1968
Yes played its first concert at East Mersea Youth Camp on the Essex coast in 1968, before becoming one of progressive rock’s defining bands in the 1970s. The occasion matters because the group began not with its later elaborate original compositions, but as a newly renamed band relying on inventive cover versions to fulfil an…
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Fleetwood Mac May Not Have Succeeded Without This Cult’s Intervention
Fleetwood Mac’s early line-up was reshaped by a series of departures linked in the article to the pressures of fame, mental-health struggles and substance use. Jeremy Spencer’s abrupt exit in 1971 was especially consequential: he disappeared before a planned Los Angeles concert after encountering members of the Children of God religious sect, forcing the band…
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Harry Styles’ Brand New Together, Together NYC Setlist: Every Song Played at Tour’s First U.S. Show
Harry Styles opened his 30-night Madison Square Garden residency with a newly reordered Together, Together setlist, adding fan favourites not previously played on the tour and a tribute to Dolly Parton. – The first New York show was the tour’s first and only US date. – The residency runs consecutively through Halloween. – Styles is…
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Harry Styles honours Dolly Parton at revamped MSG opener
Harry Styles opened his 30-show Madison Square Garden residency with a substantially revised set, departing from the largely unchanged programme used on his “Together, Together” tour. He also paid tribute to Dolly Parton following the announcement of her death, thanking her as an influence before a recording of “I Will Always Love You” was played.…
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“It wasn’t just his writing”: the Motown artist Berry Gordy knew “excelled at everything”
The article argues that Stevie Wonder became one of Motown’s defining artists because of his unusually broad musical abilities and willingness to develop beyond the label’s early formula. Berry Gordy initially valued Wonder chiefly as a harmonica player, but later praised his songwriting, production, distinctive sound and complex chord structures, seeing him as an artist…
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When The Rolling Stones were booed off stage in Texas for a troupe of dancing monkeys in 1964
During their first US tour in June 1964, The Rolling Stones were reportedly booed off stage at a San Antonio, Texas fair after replacing a troupe of dancing monkeys. The incident highlighted how little known the band then was in America, despite their rapid success in Britain, and underscored the difficult start to their eventual…
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City Sign Bouaddi as US Targets Italy-Based Tech Group
Manchester City pay £85m for Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi, as Washington designates A/I Collective a terrorist entity. Apple TV unveils heist drama 12 12 12, while Microsoft prices its anniversary Xbox at $899.
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The “important” 1964 song that forced Bruce Springsteen to become a frontman
Bruce Springsteen has said that The Rolling Stones’ 1964 song ‘It’s All Over Now’ helped push him towards becoming a frontman after he was dismissed from his first band. Frustrated by the setback, he spent the night learning Keith Richards’ guitar solo, which convinced him he could take a more prominent role on stage; the…
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Usha Vance reveals the sage advice she gave to JD as ramp-up to 2028 intensifies
Usha Vance said she advised her husband, US Vice President JD Vance, to take a temporary break from social media, arguing that the relentless flow of online information can be exhausting. She said his decision to step away from X during Lent helped him gain perspective, illustrating the pressure and visibility surrounding his political role…
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Nicole Kidman Says She’s Planning to See Adéla Live in Nashville & The ‘Nicole Kidman’ Singer Is Freaking Out
Nicole Kidman has said she plans to attend Slovak pop singer Adéla’s forthcoming Nashville concert after being reminded that Adéla has recorded a song titled “Nicole Kidman”. The actress’s endorsement is a notable boost for the emerging artist ahead of her debut album, while highlighting Adéla’s growing profile beyond her existing fan base. Kidman made…