Regulars
10 The Dirt
David Gilmour to sell more than 100 guitars for charity,
Ozzy Osbourne forced to cancel tour, Robert Plant has a new
band, Deep Purple working on a new album, Girlschool part
company with Enid Williams... Welcome back Children Of
Bodum, Royal Trux and Mike Tramp ... Say hello to Dorothy
and Crypt Trip... Say goodbye to Ted M cKe n na , Paul Whaley,
Reggie Young, Lorna Doom...21 Raw Power
Ever fancied owning a jukebox? Well now you can.24 The Stories Behind
The Songs
Prince & The Revolution
Epic ballad Purple Rain reclaimed rock for black musicians.
The Revolution’s Lisa Coleman and Bobby Z look back on the
making of a masterpiece.26 Q&A
Skin
The Skunk Anansie singer on the band’s 25 years, playing for
Nelson Mandela, and a “super-creepy” Michael Jackson.83 Reviews
New albums from Jim Jones & The Righteous Mind, Te sla ,
Bob Mould, Dream Theater, Reef, Tedeschi Trucks Band,
Backyard Babies, Tim Bowness, Cats In Space, The Young
Gods... Reissues from Whitesnake, The Ruts, The Byrds,
Megadeth, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, REO
Speedwagon, Stiff Little Fingers, Meat Loaf ... DVDs, films
and books on Francis Rossi, Eric Clapton, Townes Van Zandt,
Kate Bush, Mod Art... Live reviews of Rival Sons, Chris
Cornell Tribute Concert, Mastodon, Saint Agnes, Uncle Acid
& The Deadbeats...96 Buyer’s Guide
Girlschool
Celebrated as ‘the female Motörhead’, they became stars of
the NWOBHM scene. But which were their best records?102 Live Previews
Must-see gigs from Bob Mould, Dave Matthews Band,
Cats In Space, Doro and Haken. Plus full gig listings – find out
who’s playing where and when.122 The Soundtrack
Of My Life
Brent Smith
The Shinedown singer on the records, artists and gigs that
are of lasting significance to him.SUBSCRIB
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Francis Rossi
“I’m a basic dickhead and a bit
insecure. I hope that people would
think I was a reasonable bloke.”
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