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Live Aid's whopping final earnings and real reason Bob Geldof never got song royalties

Boomtown Rats frontman Bob Geldof and Ultravox guitarist Midge Ure had teamed up in 1984 to write the Band Aid single 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' in response to a tragic Ethiopian famine which...

Brian May's wife Anita Dobson in candid marriage admission 'Don't like it, get out'

Anita Dobson has opened up about the secret to a long lasting marriage having been married to Queen legend Brian May for 25 years. The former EastEnders actress, 76, has enjoyed marital bliss for...

Anita Dobson drops Queen bombshell as Brian May and Roger Taylor meet

The classic Queen line-up dissolved in 1991 with the sad death of the band’s inimitable frontman Freddie Mercury. Bassist John Deacon worked with the two other remaining members, Brian May and...

Huge 70s rock legend rushed to A&E and undergoes surgery after suffering heart attack

Robert Fripp was rushed to hospital after suffering a heart attack. The King Crimson musician, 78, detailed the health issue in a new video alongside his wife and singer Toyah Willcox. Last month,...

British rockers The Who issue huge farewell announcement - and UK fans will be gutted

British rockers The Who have announced the final tour of their musica career after six decades in the music business. The Another Tricky Day hitmakers – who formed in the 1960s – unveiled the...

Nickelback fans are just learning hidden meaning behind band name

Nickelback has churned out mega hits since bursting onto the music scene, and the rock band remains popular to this day. The Canadian group is made up of lead vocalist and guitarist Chad Kroeger,...

From homelessness to Hollywood - where 90's lads' mag babes are today

LONDON:Kelly Brook posed in London in 2000 (Photo by Mike Prior/Getty Images) (Image: Redferns)In the present day, people often find entertainment in interacting with attractive Instagram models...

Pearl Jam fans floored to discover what band's name means after 35 years

Music fans are always eager to delve into the lesser-known facts about their favourite bands, and one such intriguing detail surrounds the legendary rock group Pearl Jam. Emerging from Seattle in...

Idyllic seaside village where Kate Winslet lives is perfect for British staycation

The picturesque village of West Wittering, considered one of Britain’s most “beautiful corners”, hosts houses owned by myriad famous faces, from Hollywood actresses to rock and roll icons. The...

ITV Malpractice star Tom Hughes' life from famous ex to modelling career

After a two-year hiatus, ITV's hit show Malpractice is set to return with its second series on Sunday, 4th May.The upcoming season promises a fresh look and feel, with several new characters being...

Fans just finding out how Led Zeppelin got their iconic name

Before Led Zeppelin catapulted to rock immortality, they were merely a quartet of musicians brainstorming the perfect band name.The saga began with Jimmy Page. Back in 1966, Jimmy stepped in as...

Freddie Mercury 'refused to work' with Michael Jackson after one huge mistake

Rock royalty Freddie Mercury reportedly "refused to work" with the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, after a significant blunder by the Thriller star.The planned collaborations between the two music...

Iconic 80s punk rock star tragically dies after inspirational cancer battle

Mike Peters with guitars. (Image: PA)The heartbroken family of pop star Mike Peters MBE of 1980s rock band The Alarm have tragically revealed he has died aged 66 following a 30-year battle with blood...

Francis Rossi captivates audiences with tales from his six-decade career

Whilst his juggernaut of a band just kept on rockin’ Status Quo frontman Francis Rossi on his own solo tour just can’t stop talking. And once the south London-born star begins delivering the...

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame picks Outkast but not Oasis

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame picks Outkast but not Oasis6 hours agoMark SavageMusic CorrespondentGetty ImagesInnovative rap group Outkast, pop star Cyndi Lauper and 1960s pioneer Chubby Checker have...