As a new decade got into its stride, the early 1970s music scene suddenly seemed to offer something that would appeal to all tastes. Within a couple of years, you might prefer to choose glam rock, pro

Richard Barrett wraps up this short series on extended chords by taking a look at the often-mystifying world of 13th chords

Charlie Wilkins uncovers how early British blues shaped today’s scene, and hears from some of the guitarists carrying the torch forward

Everyone has a favourite Thin Lizzy song, right? So we asked a load of famous folks to pick theirs and tell us why. And if this was a poll, The Boys Are Back In Town would top it.

A key figure in 70s pub rock is back with more songs “about politics or idiots with fingers on buttons”.

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