Saturday April 6 sees the 50th anniversary of Swedish music superstars ABBA winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974. Ever since they were introduced on stage at the Brighton Dome, resplendent in unforgettable platform heels and satin, they have held an enduring place in Britain’s hearts and in British pop culture. “Waterloo” and Brighton
Category: Rock and Pop
Rare original Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were formed in London 57 years ago and although three important members of the band – David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Roger Waters – are still making music, it seems very unlikely that we will see them play together again. The nearest thing might be Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, a crack
Bob Dylan, still great at 80
The singer-songwriter-author-filmmaker-artist-provocateur also becomes an octogenarian this month. He still means as much as ever, writes Keith Blackmore. On January 8, 2016 – his 69th birthday – David Bowie released Blackstar. Two days later, his death from liver cancer was announced. Blackstar, completed in great secrecy during what Bowie knew were his final months, was
A pleasing Beatles classic
Not long before the latest lockdown we acquired a copy of The Beatles’ first LP, Please Please Me. It is a second pressing and both the record and sleeve are in beautiful condition, something rarely seen in this classic release, now fast approaching it’s sixtieth birthday. We have put it in the shop