RTÉ reporter Brian O’Connell tells Colette Sheridan about the loss of his friend, Brian Carey, who took his own life

John Wilson, drummer with the seminal Irish band, is hitting the road again with some of the magic music he made with Rory Gallagher, writes Ed Power

If you’ve ever fancied owning an Eric Clapton guitar; or Wham! lyrics handwritten by George Michael; or Lady Gaga’s pink fur coat, you might want to get yourself to the RDS in Dublin this weekend — but bring your wallet.

The pieces of the jigsaw have slowly but surely fallen in place for Derek McGrath, writes John Fogarty.

U2 bassist Adam Clayton has thanked his bandmates, as well as The Who’s Pete Townshend and guitarist Eric Clapton, for helping him quit alcohol.

Trying to prove a point to someone who deals in ‘alternative facts’ is like trying to knit an Aran sweater out of overcooked spaghetti, writes Terry Prone.

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Tommy Emmanuel has shared stages with the likes of Eric Clapton and Jeff Lynne, and is looking forward to playing in the hometown of one of his other guitar heroes, writes Ed Power

Boston indie legends Pixies brought the curtain down on the 2016 series of Live At The Marquee shows with the kind of pure rock mastery the world has come to expect of them.

Singer-songwriter Rita Coolidge was at her peak in the 1970s. Though her marriage to Kris Kristofferson was marred by his boozing, the recent murder of her sister has hurt her most, says Hannah Stephenson.

As she gets ready to play in Ireland, Rita Coolidge tells Ed Power about her marriage to Kris Kristofferson, and how the idealism of the 1960s soon gave way to something more sinister

Prince’s “most beloved” friends and family held a private memorial for the music superstar after his body was cremated.

As he gets ready to play in Cork, Georgie Fame tells Ed Power about hanging out with The Beatles and being reduced to tears by Van Morrison 

On the 25th anniversary of Leo Fender’s death, Jonathan deBurca Butler looks at the legacy of a great guitar maker who had a huge impact on popular music.

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In the early 1960s, a member of my family touched a star. 

Despite a stunning performance at the Isle of Wight that’s about to be released on DVD, Rory Gallagher had a mixed time in his seminal early band, writes Ed Power

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Noel Welch travels west to the Ballynahinch Castle Hotel and Estate, where fly fishing for salmon and trout, clay shooting, and walking are among the many outdoor pursuits on offer.

Some men love watches as much as cars. So with Father’s Day this Sunday, Richard Fitzpatrick looks at some coveted wrist candy

Eric Clapton has paid tribute to legendary blues musician BB King, who has died aged 89.

 

ENGLAND: A thieving worker would have a break and a KitKat — before stealing small bundles of cash he hid inside the empty chocolate wrappers.

Eric Clapton will celebrate his 70th birthday with two shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden in May.

Broadcaster Dave Fanning shares some wordly wisdom.

How diet can reduce your gallstone risk, writes Lisa Salmon.

CHRIS Rea is in Leipzig as part of his European tour, and by his own admission, having a lovely time.“We’re lucky enough to still tour at a level where we can be comfortable,” he says. “And we’ll be on the road for three or four months every two years, so it’s great. Rather than missing home when I’m on tour, I miss touring when I’m at home.”

Bobby Keys, a saxophonist who played one of the all-time blowout solos on the Rolling Stones’ hit Brown Sugar, has died in the US.

Jack Bruce, the composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist, died today of liver disease, aged 71.

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Ed's album 'X' hits no. 1 on the US Billboard charts

THE first night Declan Sinnott stood in front of an audience in 2012 to perform from his solo album I Love The Noise It Makes he all but died on stage.

Cork artist Fin Dac is building quite a reputation with his impressive murals, writes Marc O’Sullivan.

Adam Clayton credits Eric Clapton for his decision to seek treatment in rehab.

When Christine Buckley’s older son, Darragh, came home from school one day, fresh from a teasing about his afro hair and frustrated that he didn’t look like everyone else, she told him never to be afraid of standing out from the crowd.

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A father of three who was killed when he was struck by a telephone pole was above all “a good man”, his first cousin told those attending his Requiem Mass.