Classic albums from the classic year of 1971: The Who, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Doors and David Bowie.

The 25 best albums of 1971

Blondie in 1976: Deborah Harry, Gary Valentine, Clem Burke, Chris Stein and Jimmy Destri.

10 classic hits that were actually cover versions

New Order and their career-defining album Power, Corruption & Lies

10 things you didn't know about New Order's Power, Corruption & Lies album

New Order

R.E.M. in 1992: Bill Berry, Mike Mills, Michael Stip and Peter Buck.

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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

Journey's Steve Perry has some words of wisdom for you

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Liam Gallagher and Damon Alban enjoy some sporting vbanter in the 90s

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Classic opening lines from The Stone Roses, David Bowie, Joy Division, The Killers and Florence + The Machine

The best album opening lines

Some of the stars we've lost in 2023: Matthew Perry, Shane MacGowan, Sinead O'Connor, Paul O'Grady and Tina Turner.

The celebrities and public figures we've lost in 2023

Some of the best podcasts on offer in 2023 and they're all available on Global Player

The Best Podcasts Of 2023

Moments of 2023: Arctic Monkeys and Elton John at Glastonbury; the final Beatles single Now And Then; plus Blur headlining Wembley Stadium - twice!

2023 in music - see the best photos of the year