Duran duran and their decades-long path to positivity

FRED SCULTHORP

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Thirty years ago, Marillion released their final album on EMI, their first not to reach the UK Top 10. Afraid Of Sunlight has since been hailed as one of the band’s greatest recordings, but tragedy lay at its heart, even though it kickstarted their career as one of the most successful independent groups. The band recall the challenging times that threatened their career and, at times, their sanity.

Wendy Rigg is planning a summer of festival fun – but what is it about nostalgic music that makes us feel so good?

Queen took Live Aid by storm when they ran on to the stage at Wembley to perform their greatest hits – so why do Brian May and Roger Taylor recall the band being so apprehensive beforehand?

A brilliant new documentary reflects on the world’s biggest music concert 40 years on…