As we mark the fiftieth anniversary of 1966, Jon Savage’s book pinpoints the year as the turning point of the sixties, a decade that divided the twentieth century into old world and new, says Alannah Hopkin.

The Stone Roses are reportedly set to release their first album in over 20 years.

Ed Power, talks soul, segregation and sense of family to Vintage Trouble’s front man

You would think that U2 has accomplished everything that a band could hope for at this stage of their career, but apparently not. The realm of video games has eluded them until now. U2’s songs will be featured in the upcoming Rock Band 4.

HOW long until this person goes crazy on me? is a fun game I like to play in Los Angeles.

Rory Gallagher has stormed to the No 2 slot in the UK music video chart — 20 years after his premature death.

Rock Band 4’s set list is slowly being revealed with Harmonix announcing another 11 tracks that will feature in the game.

Good call, Mike — rev ‘em up with some rocking stuff from the new album and stop them getting too complacent or nostalgic. Then give a nod to the die hard fans with the older stuff such as ‘We will not be lovers’.

A round up of this weeks entertainment news

 

The unassuming Irish DJ who rocked Glastonbury last year has been invited back for a high-profile residency at this year’s massive summer festival.

The Who are to close Glastonbury Festival 2015.

Rock act The Who have had to postpone a pair of major greatest hits shows at London’s O2 Arena after lead singer Roger Daltrey was ordered to rest by doctors.

Rock veterans The Who will end their 50th anniversary tour by returning to London's Hyde Park.

NEW ZEALAND: An endurance swimmer has spoken of being protected from a shark by a pod of dolphins as he swam one of the toughest stretches of open water in the world.

Aerosmith will headline the new Calling Festival.

The Cure are set to release a new album.

The Who could soon reunite to release a new album.

DONOVAN doesn’t mean to name-drop, but when you have moved in his circles it is inevitable.

One Direction have beaten the Rolling Stones in the 2013 tour ticket battle.

Rockers Biffy Clyro have been unveiled as the first headliners for next year’s Isle of Wight Festival with Under Control singer Calvin Harris also announced.

The Who are planning to quit touring.

It was the ensuing witch hunt, and not the events at Slane, that deserves condemnation, writes Sam Boland

One Direction's 'Best Song Ever' has been defended by The Who's Pete Townshend.

Russell Brand has warned Harry Styles they could be heading for a "sex war".

Rock legends The Who have revealed they received threats from the IRA when they first played in Ireland.

GIG WISE: One of the big announcements this week was The Who bringing their tour to the O2 in Dublin on Saturday, Jun 8.

Legendary rock band The Who are to perform their iconic 1973 double album 'Quadrophenia' during their upcoming tour of Ireland and the UK, it was announced today.

The Who "feel the ghosts" of Keith Moon and John Entwistle.

Mary Poppins star Julie Andrews has been dropping in on scientists developing artificial vocal cords that might one day restore her voice.

Noel Gallagher made Olympic organisers wait until the last minute before allowing 'Wonderwall' to be performed at the closing ceremony.

Madness were honoured to be play at the Olympic Games closing ceremony.

The Spice Girls will star in the “greatest after-party in the world” as part of the Olympics closing ceremony.

The Olympic Games closing ceremony is set to reflect the British nation as a whole, according to the man in charge of the music.

One Direction are due to perform at Sunday night's London 2012 Olympics closing ceremony.

Madonna appealed for the release of three members of the punk group Pussy Riot at her Russian concert last night.

Pink Floyd will perform with Ed Sheeran at the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games.

American music fans still holding tickets for a cancelled 1979 show in Rhode Island by British rock band The Who can finally use them.

Duran Duran are to head the line-up of a major Olympic Games opening concert - but their inclusion has prompted bemusement from some music fans.

Pulp are to perform at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust next month.

Phill Jupitus’s career in stand-up survived a treacherous support slot atthe Royal Albert Hall, writes Richard Fitzpatrick