Regulars
Regulars
10 The Dirt
Classic Rock searches for the best new rock photographers of
2020; Mick Fleetwood-hinted Glastonbury headline spot for
Mac now looking unlikely; Kurt Cobain’s cardigan sells for over
$300,000; Central Bank Of Ireland to issue new ¤15 coin with
image of Phil Lynott... Welcome back Flying Colors, Hootie &
The Blowfish and Pretty Maids... Say hello to Imperial Jade
and Cellar Door Moon Crow... Say goodbye to Ginger Baker,
Barrie Masters, Larry Junstrom...20 The Stories Behind
The Songs
Focus
Originally a “cabaret song”, reworked as a rock track Sylvia
helped pave the way for the band’s rapid rise to fame.22 Q&A
Wayne Hussey
The goth figurehead on growing up a Mormon, The Mission,
the Sisters Of Mercy, and orchestrating an orgy.24 Six Things You Need
To Know About...
Starcrawler
They’re retro but don’t call them retro, the singer’s rock hero
is Ozzy, and if you see them up-close live take wet-wipes.79 Reviews
New albums from The Who, Jeff Lynne’s ELO, Taylor
Hawkins, Quiet Riot, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Pretty
Things, Hawklords, Bruce Springsteen... Reissues from Jimi
Hendrix, King Crimson, Marillion, Nirvana, Rainbow, Mott
The Hoople, The Police, David Bowie... DVDs, films
and books on Alice Cooper, Foreigner, Jethro Tull, Flea...
Live reviews of Muse, Iron Maiden, The Struts, Alice Cooper,
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Wildhearts...92 Buyer’s Guide
Opeth
From death metallers to progressive rock-metal torchbearers,
their 25-year evolution is as impressive as it is surprising.97 Live Previews
Must-see gigs from Rick Wakeman, Halestorm, Sweet,
Tygers Of Pan Tang and Battle Beast. Plus full gig listings- find out who’s playing where and when.
122 The Soundtrack
Of My Life
Rich Robinson
The Magpie Salute main man on why Rod Stewart, the Stones,
Nick Drake, Moby Grape and more are so important to him.38
Airbourne
“We always wanted to be the
biggest, brightest, loudest thing.”
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