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Kasabian fire off psychedelic thunderballs

2009-03-29T23:00:00Z

With new songs that take them to a new level, Kasabian are earning their place at rock's top table.

Sound system buries VV Brown's promise

2009-03-26T00:00:00Z

Somewhere in the murk of VV Brown's gig were some fine tunes. A better mixing desk and she�ll be on her way.

Eliza Carthy fizzes with energy

2009-03-26T00:00:00Z

Fairport Convention headlined a night of folk with strong supporting musicians, all of whom played for free for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Keith lives on in a blue Moon

2009-03-09T08:59:55Z

The original wild man of rock, drummer Keith Moon of The Who has been honoured with a historic blue plaque

Football talk

2009-03-05T11:28:04Z

Football: Tube bosses are under fire from Chelsea fans over their decision to shut the Victoria Line on the day of the club's London derby at Tottenham

Peter Doherty keeps his shirt on

2009-02-23T00:00:00Z

Being a reformed character was never meant to be easy. For someone so seemingly spineless, Peter Doherty was musically fearless at Shepherds Bush.

Big acts on the bill for Teenage Cancer Trust gigs

2009-02-12T16:45:30Z

The Stereophonics, James Corden and Mathew Horne are among the acts on the bill for this year�s Teenage Cancer Trust gigs.

Tireless campaigner for jailed husband dies of cancer aged 61

2009-02-03T09:16:51Z

The woman behind London's "George Davis is Innocent OK" campaign has died after a long fight with cancer

Roger Daltrey wants Amy & Carl for Quadrophenia

2008-10-07T11:41:53Z

Roger Daltrey wants to turn his cult movie Quadrophenia into a West End musical - and would love Carl Barat and Amy Winehouse, to star in it.

Pete Doherty shows his softer side as he plays at wake of 16-year-old cancer victim

2008-07-15T13:44:08Z

Troubled singer Pete Doherty put his rock 'n' roll persona aside last night as he paid tribute to a teenage cancer victim.

Tune in for...

2008-06-06T01:49:22Z

Tune in, book now, log on

Off the record

2008-05-02T09:51:19Z

When a 20-year-old is murdered just for looking different, surely we must broaden the definition of 'hate crime,' says David Smyth.

Superhuman Duffy is the life and soul

2008-04-10T23:00:00Z

Despite being the support act for Paul Weller, Welsh soul singer Duffy stole the show at the Albert Hall's Teenage Cancer Trust gig.

Mighty Noel strides high

2008-04-09T23:00:00Z

TV Mighty Boosh co-creator Noel Fielding is a star from his bird�s nest hair to Cuban-heeled boots and he knows it, says Bruce Dessau.

Madness to kick-start cancer charity concerts

2008-03-10T12:02:52Z

Madness are to play an Albert Hall gig to kick off a series of concerts for a cancer charity.

Raising funds for Teenage Cancer

2008-02-25T12:49:11Z

Another great selection of rock music and comedy talent gathers for a week of shows at the Royal Albert Hall in April.

Daltrey to appear for ChildLine

2008-02-20T14:36:38Z

Roger Daltrey has been added to an illustrious line-up for a concert in aid of ChildLine on its 21st birthday.

Amy Winehouse's father: 'My daughter hated hard drugs before she wed Blake'

2008-02-19T15:43:29Z

Amy Winehouse's father Mitch has blamed his jailed son-in-law for his daughter's addiction to class A drugs. While Mitch concedes Blake Fielder-Civil is 'not entirely responsible' for Amy's drug problems, he believes they worsened after the two married last year

The Who soldier on - but Iggy steals the show

2007-06-24T23:00:00Z

Richard Godwin squelched from one stage to another at Glastonbury this weekend to give us his verdict on this year's festival.

Rock legends sway MPs on copyrights

2007-05-16T10:08:01Z

A campaign by musicians to overturn old copyright laws today won the backing of a powerful committee of MPs.

Amy gets her Mojo working for awards

2007-05-10T12:01:50Z

Singer Amy Winehouse has continued her ascent to the top of the music world with three Mojo award nominations.

Off the record: David Smyth

2007-05-04T14:10:40Z

David Smyth discusses the new series of Later ... with Jools Holland, a family reunion, rock star Iggy Pop's possible appearance at the Chelsea Flower Show and the latest on the internet.

No substitute for fire

2007-04-01T23:00:00Z

The Who's concert in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust featured epic musicianship with numerous raging guitar solos from Pete Townshend and on stage acrobatics from Roger Daltrey.

It's about more than just good tunes

2007-03-26T14:21:43Z

Noel Gallagher, Kaiser Chiefs, Kasabian, Russell Brand and Noel Fielding all appear at the Royal Albert Hall this week raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

The Who still have the power

2006-10-30T00:00:00Z

As their Roundhouse gig proved, The Who still have the power...but nowadays with the help of nothing stronger than a cup of tea, says John Aizlewood.

CDs of the week

2006-10-26T23:00:00Z

Songbird showcases Willie Nelson's tough, delicate tones, the first Who album in 24 years is released and Make Believe lacks a certain spark.

Pick of the pop Proms

2006-10-24T10:03:37Z

In the first of what it hopes will be an annual festival to complement the classical Proms, the BBC's Electric Proms aims to persuade a wide cross-section of contemporary musicians to try something a bit different.