The soundtrack of my life

Keeping The Stranglers afloat, defying punks and prudes, despite losing “bitter” Hugh, “genius” Dave and a year on heroin, has taught Jean-Jacques Burnel a thing or two about rock’n’roll: “It’s not dyeing your hair with Just For Men.”

When the Irish band were a folksy blues three-piece, it was Eric Bell who defined Thin Lizzy on their 1971 self-titled debut and early 70s follow-ups, Shades Of A Blue Orphanage and Vagabonds Of The Western World

Peaches

Blues lifer Robin Trower on the records, artists and gigs that are of lasting significance to him.

The Dead Daisies Lookin’ For Trouble SPV ...

A monthly look at must-hear artists from all corners of the guitar world, from the roots of their sound to the tracks that matter most