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In this issue

The Dirt
Big names appear on all-star Bad Company tribute album; Phil Lynott tribute concert to take place next year; Megadeth to split next year; Biff Byford undergoes surgery for bowel cancer… Welcome back The Hives and 38 Special… Say hello to Zig Zags and Castle Rat… Say goodbye to John ‘Poli’ Palmer, Bobby Whitlock, George Kooymans…

Spinal Tap
The band's improbable return is the comeback no one expected – and even fewer requested. David St Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel and Derek Smalls tell all.

Mirador
When the worlds of Greta Van Fleet’s Jake Kiszka and alt.folkie Chris Turpin collided, it was musical love at first sight. After a whirlwind romance, their new project Mirador was born.

TERRY REID THE LAST INTERVIEW

Watching Woodstock with Joni Mitchell, making Donovan's song his own, being pals with Aretha Franklin, turning down Led Zeppelin, making wonderful solo albums... the British singer/guitarist had quite the life.

10+ mins

Castle Rat

Big Apple doomsters mixing Sabbath riffs, Kiss theatricality and D&D world-building.

2 mins

The Hives

The Swedes on making their Back In Black, royal waves and keeping their legacy alive through cover bands.

2 mins

Zig Zags

The LA sleaze merchants with Iggy connections return with a head-crunching new album.

2 mins

Grand Funk Railroad We're An American Band

At the time drummer Don Brewer wrote it, he thought it was \"just another song\". But as well as becoming a huge hit, the song also led to Grand Funk's disintegration.

4 mins

Luke Morley

The Thunder guitarist on the band's future, his solo career and new album, playing with the Quireboys, songwriting...

4 mins

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO LEMMY

As the undisputed leader of Motörhead, Ian Fraser Kilmister led an extraordinary life. In this candid interview from 2002, he explained what he learned... about women and men, drugs, violence, religion, rock'n'roll, and cooking the perfect dinner for one.

10+ mins

THE FIRST DRUMMER

In 1975, behind the kit was Lucas Fox, who bonded with Lemmy over Monty Python and MC5, speed and Special Brew.

4 mins

EDDIE'S WIFE

Mariko Fujiwara saw the hard-living guitarist in a very different light.

1 mins

THE FILMMAKER

Wes Orshoski directed the 2010 official Lemmy documentary, and discovered a legend in the process.

2 mins

THE MANAGER

Former Hawkwind and Motörhead manager Doug Smith was instrumental in the rise of the band, even changing their name from Bastard.

2 mins

THE BIOGRAPHER

Classic Rock writer, former Zigzag editor and Motörhead biographer Kris Needs was also Lemmy's neighbour in London's Notting Hill, as he recalls here.

4 mins

THE LABEL GUY

Ted Carroll - Rock On and Chiswick Records supremo, former market-stall guy, Motörhead rescuer No.1.

2 mins

LEMMY'S PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Dan Hawcroft was Lemmy's PA, road manager to Motörhead, all-round good mate and \"designated driver\" in the band's latter days.

3 mins

THE ROADIE

Motörhead crew stalwart and former housemate Johnnie Allan talks folk heroes, Page Three models and tuna sandwiches.

2 mins

THE QUIREBOY

Quireboys bassist Nigel Mogg, an old Lemmy pal, reflects on the man he sees as \"the king of rock stars\" who could also be \"incredibly normal\".

3 mins

THE A&R GUY

Howard Thompson, who signed Motörhead to Bronze Records, talks early days, Hells Angels and PG Wodehouse.

2 mins

THE DESIGNER

Art guy 'Krusher' Joule talks amphetamines, fruit machines and... erm, fishing.

1 mins

THE TEENAGE JOURNO

Schoolboy Steffan Chirazi was handed a pint of vodka and orange by Lemmy.

2 mins

THE STRAY CAT

Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom was Lemmy's bandmate in Motörhead/rockabillly group The Head Cat.

2 mins

THE PUBLICIST

Nik Moore, Lemmy's right-hand man for more than 20 years, reflects on a partnership that was never, ever boring.

2 mins

THE PUNK

For journalist, photographer and ultimate punk Mörat, Lemmy was a supportive friend and, at times, a father figure.

2 mins

LEMMY'S BASS TECH

Tim Butcher, who was with Lemmy for more than 30 years, on the loud antics of his much-adored boss.

2 mins

EDDIE'S BEST MATE

Charlie Roberts was a loyal Motörhead friend since back in the 70s.

2 mins

GRACE UNDER NO PRESSURE

Robert Plant talks about his latest group Saving Grace, the joy of operating low-key and without an agenda, and embracing the freedom to musically do whatever he likes, when he likes.

9 mins

FOLK SONGS, MODERN WITCHCRAFT AND THE RAGING BEAST

When the worlds of Greta Van Fleet's Jake Kiszka and alt.folkie Chris Turpin collided, it was musical love at first sight. After a whirlwind romance, new project Mirador was born.

8 mins

THEY PROMISED IT WAS ALL OVER. THEY LIED

Three men, one vision, several lawsuits. Spinal Tap's improbable return is the comeback no one expected - and even fewer requested. David St Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel and Derek Smalls tell all.

10+ mins

THE QUIET ONE

An album-by-album guide to George Harrison's greatest songs, solos, milestones and innovations away from The Beatles.

10+ mins

Robert Plant

Plant, Suzi Dian and band breathe new life into a classic and contemporary catalogue

2 mins

W.A.S.P

Their infamy as leading shock metallers of the 1980s belies a backcat chockful of serious classic rock-influenced songwriting.

6 mins

Stewart Copeland

The former Police man travels around the UK telling more stories about that band and more.

3 mins

Blaze Bayley

The singer and his band play the whole of Silicon Messiah.

2 mins

Graham Bonnet

He's still singing songs by his old bands, having fun and not taking things too seriously.

2 mins

The Doobie Brothers

“We've been forced to remove the Jumbotron,” Patrick Simmons jokes, much to the relief of any shady CEOs and their HR mistresses tucked away at the back of the Arena.

2 mins

Judas Priest/Alice Cooper/Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons

So who won the day on this three-band bill? No, you're wrong.

2 mins

AC/DC

Making their sole UK appearance in 2025, AC/DC prove that despite the changes and the passing years, they're still better than anyone else.

4 mins

Manic Street Preachers/The Charlatans/Ash

It might be a country-house festival for the well-heeled, but thankfully there's plenty of plebby rock'n'roll racket.

2 mins

The Soundtrack Of My Life

Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid on the records, artists and gigs that are of lasting significance to him.

3 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.