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In this issue

On his first solo album, The Struts frontman mixes classic flavours, velvet-lined pop and old European flair. A career crossroads, snow-capped mountains and a runaway lawnmower all played a part in making Rocky Mountain Way. On his first solo album, The Struts frontman mixes classic flavours, velvet-lined pop and old European flair.

BRIAN JAMES

Ian Fortnam looks back at the life, times and music of the original Damned guitarist, who went from R&B and blues to being one of the architects of UK punk and took it to the masses.

3 mins

Marty Callner

Director Marty Callner made some of the most memorable and important music videos of the 1980s and beyond, creating more than 200 promos during the heyday of MTV.

1 mins

Andy Peebles

A broadcaster for more than 50 years, Andy Peebles was a famous voice and face of the 1980s. He worked extensively in radio and TV, and was one of the presenters at Wembley Stadium for the Live Aid concert in 1985. The 76-year-old has died of as-yet unreported cause.

1 mins

Just One More Kiss, Dear

Simmons cancels dates, but he and Stanley to reunite.

1 mins

More Maiden

Band announce official film and book coming in autumn.

1 mins

Love/Hate

They coulda, maybe shoulda, but didn't, but ever- present frontman Jizzy Pearl is happy with his/their lot.

2 mins

Split Dogs

Punk'n'rollers bust out of their West Country origins to show that they're best in breed.

2 mins

Early Beatles Tape Discovered

After 63 years, audition reel-to-reel surfaces in Canada.

1 mins

Erja Lyytinen

The Finnish slide ace on murder ballads, the joys of vinyl and playing a skeleton on The Masked Singer.

2 mins

"I'm not as humourless as my music!"

Steven Wilson books comics for Palladium shows.

1 mins

The Blue Stones

Ascending Canadian bluesy duo tell us how Christopher Nolan inspired their trippy new LP.

2 mins

Joe Walsh Rocky Mountain Way

A career crossroads, snow-capped mountains and a runaway lawnmower all played a part in the creation of Joe Walsh's signature hit, recorded more than 50 years ago.

4 mins

Don Airey

The Deep Purple keyboard player, go-to session guy and solo artist on his new album, touring, Purple, Blackmore...

4 mins

A NIGHT OUT

CR presents the second in an exclusive series from Alan Niven's forthcoming book Sound N' Fury.

4 mins

CALIFORNIA GOLD

With Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham on board, Fleetwood Mac's 1975 self-titled White Album was the first record by what became the band's most beloved and successful line-up. \"It was where all the planets aligned for us,\" said Christine McVie.

10+ mins

HIGHER GROUND

There's more to life than rock'n'roll. On their new album God Shaped Hole, Those Damn Crows turn their attention to some of the things most of us look to for meaning in the world, and in life.

9 mins

PETE TOWNSHEND

With The Who he wrote some of the great songs from the first wave of pop, then went on to conquer the rock world. In recent years he’s mostly been involved in solo work. In the 60s he famously wrote the lyric: ‘Hope I die before I get old.’ Thankfully he didn't.

10+ mins

ALIVE AND KICKING

In an exclusive book extract from Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival, we look at how down-the-bill sudden stars Pearl Jam's performances on the 1992 tour sparked crowd frenzies verging on riots.

10+ mins

LOVE.SEX AND HEARTBREAK

Finally unveiling his first solo album, Struts frontman Luke Spiller mixes classic flavours, velvet-lined pop and old European flair with a modern Hollywood love story.

9 mins

RUNNIN' DOWN A DREAM

With his autobiography just published, Mike Campbell talks frankly about his years as Tom Petty's right-hand man in the Heartbreakers, early-days self-doubt, playing with Bob Dylan and Fleetwood Mac, and two heart-warming love stories.

10+ mins

EVER MEET LEMMY?

He's talked history with Lemmy, became good friends with Ronnie Dio, got advice from Dave Lee Roth, spooked Eddie Van Halen, was sounded out for Kiss – but was too tall... He's guitar shredder Yngwie Malmsteen, and these are some of his close encounters.

9 mins

Daryl Hall

The former half of hugely successful duo Hall & Oates plays five solo UK shows in May.

3 mins

Toby Lee

Meet the guitarist/singer who's on a steep upward curve.

2 mins

Rosalie Cunningham

Catch the genre blender on tour for most of this year, including festival appearances.

2 mins

The Temperance Movement

After several years away and personal battles fought, tonight signals a triumphant return to the stage.

7 mins

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Classic Rock Magazine Description:

Publisher: Future

Category: Music

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

The trusted voice of the rock community since 1998, Classic Rock is your all-access pass, taking you backstage with exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes insights into rock's biggest names, from living legends to the new generation.