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The Kinks. The Journey – Part 3. Before the Gallaghers’ soap opera, Ray and Dave Davies set the benchmark for rock’n’roll sibling warfare. The working-class outsiders were half of one of the greatest bands of their glorious era. Between 64 and 67, the Kinks’ string of superb Ray-Davies-penned hits included You Really Got Me, Sunny Afternoon and Waterloo Sunset. Their second golden era, in the early 70s, produced Lola and Apeman. This third instalment of their career-defining trilogy covers their RCA/Arista period between 1977 to 1984 when the band finally broke big in the US with their platinum-selling 1979 album, Low Budget. Chippy genius Ray moved away from concept albums to refocus on songs – penning 1982’s Come Dancing, a US Top Ten, and his 1978 masterpiece, A Rock’n’Roll Fantasy. ...

A few simple words on social media on August 27 in 2024 were enough to spark pandemonium among Oasis fans and were the catalyst for the most eagerly awaited UK gigs of all time.This special unofficial magazine, available to order here, marks the reunion and honours the band both now and down the years with our incredible archive of photos and interviews - and with exclusive reviews and photographs of their first show!This is a celebration, not only of their comeback tour, but of the raw energy, incredible stage presence and unique sibling rivalry which makes Oasis the band it is.To understand what makes this band, and what makes Oasis loved by so many millions, is to return to where it all began. More than thirty years has passed since then and it is three decades since (What’s the Stor...

As the biggest star in the world, Elvis Presley had many girlfriends across his short 42 years.Yet one of the longest relationships was with his first major partner after divorcing Priscilla Presley.From 1972 to 1976, The King dated Miss Tennessee model Linda Thompson, who lived at Graceland with him.Marking the anniversary of their meeting at a Memphis movie theatre, his old flame has shared a gallery of rare couple snaps from Elvis’ final years.Posting on Instagram, Linda wrote: “On this date, July 6, 1972 I met the man who would change my life forever.”The 75-year-old continued: “It doesn’t matter that it’s been… Is it 10 years? Or is it 53 years? He is still remembered all over the world and celebrated for the legacy he has left behind! I’ll be at Graceland again this year August 7 ...

This weekend will mark the 40th Anniversary of Live Aid, which still remains the crowning jewel in rock and pop history. Fittingly, the then Prince Charles and Princess Diana represented the monarchy in front of almost 1.9billion viewers.Almost 40% of the world's population watched Queen's spectacular performance, which has become an iconic moment in pop culture, but eagle-eyed viewers spotted that only two of the four band members took the opportunity to see in the royal VIP area.John Deacon, of course, was famously shy and retiring, but nobody could accuse the band's frontman of the same. Indeed, rumours persist to this day that Freddie Mercury dressed Princess Diana as a man and took her to a gay bar.The Bohemian Rhapsody singer dazzled the Wembley Stadium crowd and global viewers, b...

On the weekend that a pair of Mancunian brothers stole all the musical headlines a vintage musical superstar stormed their home city with a hits-laden repertoire that was jaw-droppingly spectacular. Stevie Wonder may now be pushing closer to 80 than 70, but only the frailty of his steps gives rise to his advancing years as he is led on stage to a thunderous reception accompanied by two of the nine children he has fathered.Dressed in a sleek black jacket with silver sequins depicting fellow black music icons Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones, the atmosphere is at fever pitch for the legendary soul, funk, R&B, and pop musician, but rather than launch straight into his gold-plated songbook, Wonder tells us about his choice of clothing – and the stars they depict - before lecturing the a...

It was a mighty and exciting weekend for Oasis fans as the Gallagher brothers played two enormous shows at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. And they are nowhere near done yet. Oasis still has a collection of tour dates kicking off over the next month or two, with Heaton Park and Wembley Stadium on the list. But, for the fans who have not yet bought tickets, is there hope?Thankfully, yes. There's actually a number of ways fans can guarantee themselves some tickets right now - if they know where to look, and if they're patient. What's more, some of these tickets are being sold for as little as face value prices. We've broken down everything below.Oasis tickets are available right now - both from official and resale websites. Some of these are being sold at face value prices, or very close ...

I’ve been going to festivals for *checks watch* two decades now. And I can truly say, hand on heart, that there is a festival for everyone - no matter your taste or age. Over the weekend I was lucky enough to be invited to TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival for the first time, and it surprised me - in a very good way indeed. So if you're a festival first-timer, or you're simply looking for fun in the (hopefully) sun at a smaller-than-many event, listen up, because this one is for you. LOCATION Set in the small seaside town of Lytham, just down the coast from Blackpool, it’s easily accessible by car and train, and there are plenty of buses and coaches laid on over the festival too to ensure guests are whisked there and back home again. I drove from Manchester, and parked in the festival’s ...

The bat-munching messiah of metal music, Ozzy Osbourne, has bid an emotional farewell to tens of thousands of adoring fans at his final live performance. Ozzy's beloved Villa Park - the football ground just yards from where he grew up in Aston, Birmingham - raucously welcomed the 76-year-old for one last heavy metal homecoming on Saturday.Guns N' Roses, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello, Metallica, RonnieWood and a host of other stadium-filling legends lined up to pay harmonious homage to their rock king in the 12-hour musical marathon dubbed Back to the Beginning. More than 42,000 fans packed the venue, with a peak live stream audience of 5.8 million watching online.One final time, Ozzy reunited with the original 1970s Black Sabbath band members - Tony Io...

After what feels like forever, Lewis Capaldi has reared his head once again. And the once-troubled singer has now confirmed he is back with new music. What's more, he recently made a triumphant return to stages at both Glastonbury Festival, and BST Hyde Park alongside Noah Kahan. And he's address his absence, as well. Speaking out on Twitter (now known as X), Capaldi said: "about time I got back to work… hope to see you out there x." (Sic)As if that wasn't enough for the Scottish songbird, Lewis Capaldi has also confirmed he's going on tour in the coming months, beginning in September. Tickets are going to be released on Thursday, July 10, 2025 - but there's a presale before then. And anyone can sign up for it. Here's the breakdown:Lewis Capaldi is holding one presale event this week, a...

As Oasis fans worldwide who missed out on tickets for their Live '25 tour watch the awaited reunion gigs commence in Cardiff on Friday (July 4) with envy, one attendee was criticised for not recognising one of the biggest hits of the 90s.Liam and Noel Gallagher delighted Oasis fans at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on both Friday and Saturday (July 5) with a setlist packed with chart-toppers including Wonderwall, Supersonic, and Don't Look Back in Anger.They were supported by Cast and Richard Ashcroft, who were responsible for getting the crowd warmed up before the brothers took to the stage for the first time in 16 years.However, one fan in the audience was filmed using the app Shazam to identify a hugely popular 90s hit, leading to some irate comments on social media questioning why s...