Latest articles by Neil Crossley
5 essential Jethro Tull songs guitar players need to hear
"And here was Jimmy Page waving like mad… I'm thinking, 'I can't wave back, or I'm going to blow the solo'”
"The worst track we ever had to record" – why 3/4 of the Beatles hated Maxwell's Silver Hammer
No Paul McCartney song ever incurred the joint wrath of Lennon, Harrison and Starr quite like Maxwell’s Silver Hammer. Here’s why…
John Lennon: "Somebody let off a firecracker onstage and every one of us looked at each other, because each thought it was the other that had been shot. It was that bad.” – Why The Beatles retired from the stage
How death threats, disillusionment and the very real threat of onstage electrocution all fuelled The Fab Four’s decision to stop playing live…
5 songs you need to hear by Steely Dan: "Like a lot of kids in the ’50s, we were looking for some kind of alternative culture, an escape from where we found ourselves"
Across nine studio albums, jazz-loving perfectionists Walter Becker and Donald Fagen created a stunning body of work. Here are five of their finest moments
22 seminal festival moments
Classic festival sets that are cherished rarities and the result of much more than hit-laden set-lists
Blur honoured with "inspirational" Mojo Award
And Yoko Ono gets lifetime achievement gong!
Manics' 'Plague Lovers album for remix release
'Lost Richey LP' gets star treatment
Def Leppard fans given interactive option at gigs
Heavy rock veterans offer 'unique' mobile experience
15 of the best family-friendly festivals
Family-friendly festivals can now offer a diverse range of activities and entertainment, making them far more enticing for parents and their children
