Will Simpson
Will Simpson is a freelance music expert whose work has appeared in Classic Rock, Classic Pop, Guitarist and Total Guitar magazine. He is the author of 'Freedom Through Football: Inside Britain's Most Intrepid Sports Club' and his second book 'An American Cricket Odyssey' is due out in 2025
Latest articles by Will Simpson
“Ed really pushes himself”: Dani Filth on Cradle Of Filth's Ed Sheeran collaboration
By Will Simpson published
It’s the most unlikely team up since Judas Priest and SAW
“There might be a new song happening very soon”: The Edge suggests new U2 single might be imminent
By Will Simpson published
And band are “hoping to do some shows” in 2025
Ian Paice: "There aren’t many guys of my generation left playing what I call ‘powerful drums’"
By Will Simpson published
It’s a matter of keeping fit and adapting your style, they say
“Kim Deal with Bruce Springsteen’s guitar”: Statue of Rory Gallagher slammed by fans
By Will Simpson published
Wrong guitar and too feminine, it seems
“The music never felt like a safe choice”: Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross celebrate winning Golden Globe
By Will Simpson published
It’s their third Golden Globe in all
Julian Lennon says that he's always been "very much on the outside" as far as The Beatles are concerned
By Will Simpson published
“It’s news to me half the time," he says of the band's latest projects
“He was a great guitar player”: Which grunge icon could Joe Satriani be talking about?
By Will Simpson published
Plus, he highlights the “only problem” with Yngwie Malmsteen
“Chuck Berry's manager ran onstage and tried to stop us. Valerie just pushed him off the stage and said ‘Get lost,’": The Liverbirds on life as Britain’s first female rock band
By Will Simpson published
The Liverbirds on life as Britain's first female rock band
“Who wants to tell him?” Busking drummer unknowingly performs Chili Peppers song in front of Chad Smith
By Will Simpson published
Busker performs RHCP song in front of an audience of one: Chad Smith
“Their unique blend of rock and reggae captured the attention of music fans and critics alike”: New Dread Zeppelin documentary is now online
By Will Simpson published
It’s brought to you by Chibson
"Here's one: finish an album!”: Paul McCartney’s New Year’s resolution for 2025
By Will Simpson published
He’s been working on “a lot of songs”
String theory: Jim D’Addario reveals the real reason why guitar strings are colour coded
By Will Simpson published
It’s to cut down on packaging, apparently
“For my money, one of the finest guitarists in the world”: Who is Colin Greenwood talking about?
By Will Simpson published
Clue: It’s not his brother
Grammy Academy to present Lifetime Achievement to Prince and The Clash
By Will Simpson published
Despite Prince and Joe Strummer, er both being dead
“Nigel has been running a cheese and guitar shop in Berwick-upon-Tweed”
By Will Simpson published
One of the new songs is called ‘Rockin’ In The Urn’
“Spotify and UMG have never had any such arrangement”: Spotify responds to Drake’s claims of collusion
By Will Simpson published
They maintain Spotify is a “stranger” in the Drake – Lamar feud
“I’d love to win a Grammy. That’s the business I’m in”: Ringo Starr wants one more, for Now And Then
By Will Simpson published
And he’s not worried about AI... yet
“I never quit the band. I just got outvoted”: Kevin Cronin on why REO Speedwagon has ended, against his wishes
By Will Simpson published
Band play their final show on Saturday
Aphex Twin drops new compilation of super rare vinyl releases
By Will Simpson published
Music From The Merch Desk is available now
Adele hit with Brazilian injunction to remove song from streaming services
By Will Simpson published
Judge rules that Million Years Ago rips off '90s samba hit
Soundgarden members kick out the jams at Seattle Children’s Hospital benefit
By Will Simpson published
Reunited band play short six song set
“Major labels are scared – and they should be”: Kate Nash calls for government action to save UK's grassroots scene
By Will Simpson published
She says the UK grassroots scene is “almost at collapse”
“I burst into tears... then there were hugs”: Art Garfunkel tells more about his reconciliation with Paul Simon
By Will Simpson published
The old friends were set up by Simon’s son, Harper
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