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Elvis Presley married just once to Priscilla Presley from 1967 to 1973, the mother of his only child, Lisa Marie. After splitting in 1972, the couple ended up having quite an amicable divorce, which was finalised a year later. In fact, the King even sang a hit love song to …

It wasn’t often The Beatles took formal votes on decisions, as most things were discussed and agreed upon as a group. But in 1969, during a recording session that should have been routine, Paul McCartney found himself on the receiving end of something that hadn’t happened before: all three of …

It’s one of the strangest songs The Beatles ever released, and over half a century later, ‘I Am the Walrus’ is still confusing people. A kaleidoscope of sirens, surrealism and nonsense poetry, the 1967 track has become one of John Lennon’s most complex creations. But according to Beatles expert Scott …

Nickelback has churned out mega hits since bursting onto the music scene, and the rock band remains popular to this day. The Canadian group is made up of lead vocalist and guitarist Chad Kroeger, bassist Mike Kroeger, and rhythm guitarist, keyboardist and backing singer Ryan Peake. The band had several …

Before they became legends in the music world, Black Sabbath started as just one of many bands playing in the dimly-lit locals and clubs of Birmingham. Now avid followers are delving into the history behind what some deem the greatest band name ever. The story kicks off in 1968 with …

Music fans are always eager to delve into the lesser-known facts about their favourite bands, and one such intriguing detail surrounds the legendary rock group Pearl Jam. Emerging from Seattle in 1990, Pearl Jam became a pivotal force in the grunge movement that defined the early ’90s. Not only has …

Elvis Presley and John Wayne are two icons of Americana whose symbolic legacy lives on almost half a century after their deaths. The Hollywood contemporaries, who have both received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, almost co-starred together in 1969’s True Grit, for which Duke won his Best Actor Oscar. Nevertheless, …

Marking the release of the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown this week, British music and audio pioneer Cambridge Audio has conducted a new survey of over 5,000 music fans worldwide. They were asked to list their all-time Top 5 most influential music artists. And it will come as little …

There are very few globally successful rock bands with at least 10 songs that even the most casual music fans could name. Aside from The Beatles, Queen is the most successful band in world history, having surpassed Led Zeppelin’s total certified units with over 190 million at least sold worldwide. …

With songs tailor-made for festivals and a sound that grips like Hulk Hogan, this suburban Brighton four-piece look certs for indie rock stardom. The late, great Tommy Cooper once released a single called Don’t Jump Off The Roof Dad, about a working man driven to despair by modern life. Plus …