The concert Eric Clapton was forced into playing: “I had to prop him up”
Eric Clapton may have lived and died onstage, but he wasn't up for it every time he stepped up to the microphone in his prime ...
The movie Paul Newman was forced into making: “Say no more, love”
The movie Paul Newman was forced into making was 1963's 'A New Kind of Love,' a film that he starred in alongside his wife ...
The role Pierce Brosnan called sheer magic: “He just let it rip”
The role Pierce Brosnan called sheer magic was his turn in 1993's 'Mrs Doubtfire.' It saved him from TV movie hell, and he ...
A guitarist’s inspiration: John Frusciante’s favourite Led Zeppelin album
Led Zeppelin have been one of the most important artists to John Frusciante throughout his career. Here he names his favourite of all the albums they released.
The metal band Dave Grohl called “the heaviest thing ever”
Dave Grohl knows all about innovative music being key, and he heard that innovation in his favourite heavy metal band, ...
The rejected Radiohead song that leaves Thom Yorke a complete mess: “Things like that matter to me”
Thom Yorke has always pushed himself creatively, which has lead to the creation of some of the most emotional rock music ever ...
‘Night Time, My Time’: how Sky Ferreira encapsulated Laura Palmer’s dark inner world through song
Musician Sky Ferreira loves the David Lynch show 'Twin Peaks' so much that she once wrote a song about Laura Palmer called 'Night Time, My Time'.
How many releases does it take to break into the algorithm?
Spotify and other streaming services have increasingly strengthened their power over artists. So what do they need to do to breakthrough?
The movie that changed Robin Williams’ life: “It struck me that comedy could hit that hard”
The movie that changed Robin Williams' life was 'Dr Strangelove' because he idolised Peter Sellers. However, the film also ...
“Thank God”: The classic rock band Robert Plant never wanted to be in
Robert Plant had already been through one of the greatest rock and roll bands of all time, but he knew there were certain ...
The one actor who always impresses Steven Spielberg: “More and more with each role”
Steven Spielberg has worked with some of the finest acting talent of all time, but this young star left quite the impression ...
The John Lennon performance that left a room of stars speechless: “The song ran through his veins”
John Lennon was a visionary artist and vocalist. But on this one occasion, even Hollywood A-listers were left speechless.