“musical genius” ian bairnson dies

The instrument that featured on the cover of Dire Straits’ Brothers In Arms is still very much in use.

Leader of north Wales rockers The Alarm and beyond, Mike Peters left us on April 29.

“Peely was my hero growing up – I’d listen to his radio show late at night. The vast majority of the bands I listened to, I found through John – the ear he had was phenomenal. He was also one of the g

A key presence in Hawkwind’ s line-up during the 1970s, Simon House brought an incredible palette of sonic colours to the band’s songs with his exciting and imaginative keyboard and violin work. Leaving to become a member of David Bowie’s live band, he went on to become an in-demand session player before rejoining Hawkwind again (twice) and releasing a series of solo albums. We pay tribute to House, who died at the end of May.

Following 30 years of living with blood cancer, Mike Peters – frontman of The Alarm – has died at the age of 66

Life on the outside It has been two ...