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Among the starlets of '60s soul, Stax original A THOMAS was dubbed 'The Queen'. Adored by The Beatles and Otis, a star turn at Vattstax, at 82 her flame burns bright, her career a storied object lesson. "I have tried to make it a joyful experience," she tells ANDREW PERRY.

Make It Easy On Yourself: The Scepter Recordings 1962–1971 SOULMUSIC

From Rikers Island to Amy Winehouse and “Uptown Funk”: how a late-blooming diva and an indie-label clique helped rejuvenate a classic sound

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

With vocalist Michael McDonald on board again and a new album, more than 50 years down the tracks The Doobie Brothers have still got what it takes.They tell us to just listen to the music…

The Dead Daisies Lookin’ For Trouble SPV ...