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
![Dave Grohl](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eH5f4RdbWUHvsHdc4XgW5Z-320-80.jpg)
“I only played the drums on that song”: Foos cover Tenacious D but Dave Grohl forgets the words
By Will Simpson published
Seems like the D haven’t been cancelled after all...
![Daniel Ek](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8RLzj3vwtBrULb8z9KWfjn-320-80.jpg)
Daniel Ek is revealed to be a bigger earner than any artist on Spotify
By Will Simpson published
His earnings over a 12-month period are reported to be equivalent to 115 billion streams
![Rough Trade record shop](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PTDoZNu74MuPLbMDQqc69m-320-80.jpg)
Rough Trade bins Flip vinyl selling service after just two days
By Will Simpson published
Low prices had reportedly been offered for genuinely valuable records
![Dimebag Darrell in 1994](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eHgoT3vMWYsGhTM2TtJSbi-320-80.jpg)
“He loved to pour ‘em up and Watch It Go!”: Dimebag Darrell is honoured by his own whiskey brand
By Will Simpson published
Dimebag Darrell is being honoured with his own brand of whiskey
![John Mayall in Madrid](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xuBcDFDXbZqqGLmGNonGuE-320-80.jpg)
“I am sad and slightly pissed off that he didn't live to see it”: Joe Bonamassa on the Hall Of Fame’s treatment of John Mayall
By Will Simpson published
Joe Bonamassa on the Hall Of Fame's shabby treatment of John Mayall
![Steve Aoki DJing](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xmh6LXWyRV2vrNvtVJTHca-320-80.jpg)
“Some songs, I’ve probably spent like 600 hours on”: Steve Aoki on his obsessive tendencies
By Will Simpson published
Steve Aoki talks about his work ethic and obsessive tendencies
![John Mayer's injured finger](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5XhxthMwtF6gW4do68ACHa-320-80.jpg)
"I have spent every day practising guitar using the other three fingers": John Mayer injures finger but plays on
By Will Simpson published
John Mayer injures his finger but plays on
![RZA playing the piano](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EfUzn7RzFc99WTG9Nqw23i-320-80.jpg)
"I hope people use it to score their own lives, to transform it into something magical”: Wu Tang’s RZA has high hopes for his hip-hop ballet
By Will Simpson published
Wu Tang Clan's RZA has high hopes for his hip-hop ballet
![Two young children playing xylophone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uqBB9XNAnj9Rm69D4Li6WB-320-80.jpg)
"Music making is fast becoming elitist”: Music For All calls on new government to improve access to music
By Will Simpson published
Music For All launch the Music Makers' Charter
![Mercury Music prize 2024 nominees Corinne Bailey-Rae, Charlie XCX and Beth Gibbon](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HLF3Lp4qnz4HxzRoXKzVjf-320-80.png)
“Really great surprise to be part of the 12 Mercury albums of the year”: Beth Gibbons, Corinne Bailey Rae, Last Dinner Party all nominated for the Mercury Prize
By Will Simpson published
The Mercury Prize nominations are announced
![Ozzy Osbourne in Aston Villa kit](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uDSc4LwupHgmSrfejcR9j9-320-80.jpg)
“The biggest frontman to ever come out of Birmingham”: Osbourne and Butler launch Aston Villa’s new kit
By Will Simpson published
Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler launch new Aston Villa kit
![Spotify logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/t9W8sNh6LYzAXBL9Er3Ark-320-80.jpg)
Spotify posts record profits for second quarter of 2024
By Will Simpson published
Spotify posts record profits
![Jacob Collier](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PPEJPgbrVHGoPvar2RV2aF-320-80.jpg)
"I recommend people try and make the worst song in the world”: Jacob Collier offers unusual creative advice
By Will Simpson last updated
Jacob Collier offers unusual creative advice
![Jack Gibson of Exodus](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CzBVQRBPhzeUJESoL2Sxhd-320-80.jpg)
"I'm a t-shirt salesman. I'm not a musician”: Jack Gibson says there is ‘no music business’ any more
By Will Simpson published
Exodus bassist says that there is 'no music business' any more
![Paul McCartney in the studio](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2QmKCbrhwSVNLHcSzA3tRD-320-80.jpg)
"I looked at Paul and said, ‘What was that all about?!’" the real reason behind the Beatles' Helter Skelter’s strange ending
By Will Simpson published
Ken Scott shares his memories of the White Album sessions
![Spinal tap cast](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bfmwNCpXVJCbKmk599DaK3-320-80.jpg)
“We’re hoping to have it out sometime late spring of next year”: Rob Reiner teases a release date for Spinal Tap II
By Will Simpson published
Rob Reiner teases release date for Spinal Tap II
![Jack White in 2022](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZcDBHYktEagURe3iG2i6qH-320-80.jpg)
“The guy on the tills put this in my bag too…”: Jack White gives away his new album
By Will Simpson published
Jack White gives away his new album to customers at Third Man stores
![Krist Novoselic](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7dkooVfU6SXUUL7QtSbCfd-320-80.jpg)
Come As You Are: Novoselic plays with Nirvana tribute act
By Will Simpson published
Krist Novoselic guests with Nirvana tribute act
![DJ Archie](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rxZqSRCJLAxgFTCUuZtdLf-320-80.jpg)
"He'd turned the equipment on and was mixing – he was only 2 years and 10 months old”: Meet the world’s youngest DJ
By Will Simpson published
Meet the world's youngest DJ
![AlphaTheta Serato](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sfDyoaES9MJBX3nGvEND85-320-80.jpg)
“A substantial lessening of competition for DJ software”: AlphaTheta takeover of Serato is blocked
By Will Simpson published
AlphaTheta takeover of Serato is blocked
![Deep Purple, 2023](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DHFscya8JR5N5X6ysipD4g-320-80.jpg)
“I’ve played Smoke On The Water with some heavy metal drummers and not one of them has played it right. Ian is probably the most important member of the band”: Ian Gillan bigs up Purple colleague Paice
By Will Simpson published
Ian Gillan and Roger Glover talk about Deep Purple's past and present
![Adele at the Euro 2024 final](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RENnuzhytU3oHoMpZUTpQe-320-80.jpg)
“I want a big break after this”: Adele announces her own indefinite hiatus
By Will Simpson published
Adele announces her own indefinite hiatus
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