Written on the wind

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

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

What is this that stands before me? Only the original lineup of BLACK SABBATH , gathered together for the final time! To celebrate the event, Uncut hears their story from the secret ingredient of the band’s heavy swing: drummer BILL WARD . “I jump into a song and explode,” he tells John Robinson

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

With more than 75 million albums sold, a string of No1 hits and dozens of awards to his name, it’s fair to say that Robbie Williams is a British icon. “His impact in music is extraordinary,” says Genn

The Christians brought progressive soul to the UK charts in the late 80s and early 90s, even giving some of the biggest names in pop a run for their money. Their self-titled debut album went on to sel