It's 50 years since what was arguably the greatest year for popular music. David Hepworth's book takes us behind the scenes on some of the classic albums it produced 

I never got to interview her but this week I talked to Tyler James, Amy’s best friend and her frequent flatmate right up to her death

It started with an email. This asked if I would like to see Macca play the Cavern two days hence

A recent chat with Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse inevitably led to discussions of alien life and Johnny Marr 

As groups like The Band, REM and, ahem, Something Happens might tell you, financial considerations are often key to maintaining communal harmony 

Despite the fact that she once almost ruined a gig for us, I can't say enough good things about a true national treasure 

I bought my first Bob Dylan album on the day I got my Inter Cert results. He's been with me ever since. 

Covid has underlined how insecure the entertainment industry can be, and Johnny Rotten's recent revelation shows how you can't begrudge stars seeking other sources of income 

I have one fairly valuable U2 record, but that's nothing compared to Ray Connolly's Beatles-related material 

Music and Me: From Rory Gallagher to Kate Bush, live albums were once like scintillating glimpses of a world beyond your imagination