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Blossoms frontman Tom Ogden and Courteeners' frontman Liam Fray

Blossoms say Courteeners are a "big reason" they're in a band: "We can't thank them enough"

Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys and some of his inspirations

10 Arctic Monkeys lyrics that mention real places

Arctic Monkeys

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

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

Alex Turner on stage in Spain, September 2022

Alex Turner's greatest quotes

Arctic Monkeys

Tony Wilson, the mastermind behind Factory Records

19 indie record labels that changed the face of music

Limp Bizkit - one of the worst band names of all time?

What is the worst band name of all time?

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

Stereophonics Perform At Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff in 2020

Kelly Jones reveals when to expect Stereophonics' new album

Stereophonics

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

The Cure's Robert Smith

Robert Smith recalls how The Cure would get the police called on them during early days

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

10 musicians who don't drink

How The Stone Roses began their musical career...

These are the first words that began your favourite band's career

Hayley Williams of Paramore performs in 2024

Paramore's Hayley Williams teases solo shows for 2025

Classic opening lines from The Stone Roses, David Bowie, Joy Division, The Killers and more

The best album opening lines

Classic albums with great final tracks

10 closings tracks that ended 10 classic albums

Linkin Park have been crowned winners of he Record Of The Year 2024

Linkin Park named Radio X Record Of The Year 2024 winners

Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys, Liam Gallagher of Oasis and Kate Bush

How old were your favourite rock stars when they had their first hit?

The Libertines perform at the Roundhouse

Pete Doherty says Babyshambles reunion & tour is "on the cards" for 2025

The Libertines