Metal Is Pretty Good for the Soul
For all the moral panic, heavy metal fans fare pretty well at life.
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Diving Into Obscurity: Forgotten Punk Pioneers
From Dublin to Sydney, these pioneers laboured in obscurity.
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British newspaper the Independent called Bob Weir “arguably rock’s greatest, if most eccentric, rhythm guitarist”.
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Chris Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain with hits such as “Fool (If You Think It’s Over)” and “Let’s Dance”.
Christmas Songs Are a Light in Dark Times
Christmas songs: love them or hate them, at this time of year, you just can’t escape them.
Diving into Obscurity: Vanda and Young
Hitmakers in the shadows: the career of Harry Vanda and George Young.
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Frehley died peacefully surrounded by family in Morristown following a recent fall, according to his agent.
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Lodge “peacefully slipped away surrounded by his loved ones and the sounds of The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly”.
Diving into Obscurity: Murray Grindlay
You may not know his name, but you can whistle his tunes in an instant.
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Robbie Williams has revealed he’s been secretly living with what he described as “inside Tourette’s” and frequently battles “intrusive thoughts”. The pop star shared the news of his secret battle on the Welch [sic] comedian Paul [Whitehouse] and Dr Mine Conkbayir’s podcast I’m ADHD! No You’
Diving into Obscurity: Patrik Fitzgerald
“He put his shoulder to the wheel, but I would say he got an unfair deal.”