THE ULTIMATE PLAYLIST COLLECTION

Red Hot Chili Peppers in February 1988: Flea, Anthony Kiedis, Hillel Slovak and Jack Irons

These famous bands changed their names... from what?

Tony Wilson, the mastermind behind Factory Records

19 indie record labels that changed the face of music

Underrated Britpop tracks from Sleeper, Space, Lush and Cast

The 20 most underrated Britpop singles

Still in business in 2025: Iron Maiden, Pixies and New Order

The oldest bands still touring in 2025

Classic albums from the year of 1975: A Nigh At The Opera, Physical Graffiti, Wish You Were Here and Born To Run.

The 25 best Classic Rock albums of 1975

George Martin listens to the latest idea from The Beatles during the Sgt Pepper sessions in January 1967.

The 10 best Beatles productions by Sir George Martin

Classic albums from the classic year of '65, from The Beatles, The Who, The Kinks and The Rolling Stones

The 25 best Classic Rock albums of 1965

Some of the biggest rock albums of 1985: Misplaced Childhood, Afterburner, Brothers In Arms and Love.

The 25 best Classic Rock albums of 1985

Musicians who live the clean lifestyle: Eminem, Lana Del Rey and Elton John

10 musicians who don't drink

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