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INXS Interview: ‘We were all part of a brotherhood’

    INXS
    They were the Aussie gang who could have ended up as petrol pump attendants. Instead, INXS conquered the world and became embroiled in a saga of drugs, ghosts, undiagnosed mental…
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      Denise Pearson Interview: ‘The music in the 80s is an era to be reckoned with’

        Family conflict is nothing new in pop music. When The Everly Brothers imploded in the mid-70s, brothers Don and Phil didn’t speak to each other for a decade, and only…
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        Martin and Shirlie Kemp
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          Martin and Shirlie Kemp Interview: ‘For us, the words actually mean something’

            Eighties pop royalty Martin and Shirlie Kemp have joined forces for an unexpected album of jazz covers. The couple talk to John Earls about their feelgood record, dinners with George…
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              Annabella Lwin Interview: ‘Being in Bow Wow Wow was like jumping on a trampoline…’

                Forget The Sex Pistols, Bow Wow Wow might be the most daring band Malcolm McLaren ever created. In an industry rife with exploitation, schoolgirl Annabella Lwin’s ability to keep singing…
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                Rick Astley
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                  Rick Astley Interview: ‘Being a pop star is weird’

                    The Foo Fighters’ favourite guest star is in reflective mood as he releases his ‘bookend’ compilation The Best Of Me. In a revealing interview Rick Astley tells us about his…
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                    Ultravox
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                      Ultravox Interview: ‘We were only two narcissists down but we still had three left’

                        Wildly inventive, experimental and ahead of their time, the first three Ultravox albums fearlessly cleared a trail that others would follow. Four of those who were there – John Foxx,…
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                        George Michael
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                          Patience Is A Virtue: James Jackman Interview

                            George Michael’s working methods have always been a source of mystery. Just how much music did he make in addition to his five solo albums? How much of it will…
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                            1999 Prince Allen Beaulieu 3
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                              The Revolution Interview: Prince 1999 reissue

                                It wasn’t until the fifth Prince album in 1982 that the world really began to take notice of the High Priest of Pop. Now, as 1999 becomes the Purple One’s…
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                                The Psychedelic Furs
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                                  Psychedelic Furs Interview: ‘We were a very argumentative band, especially after a few beers’

                                    With the band about to release their first new studio album in 29 years, we raid the Classic Pop archive for an interview with Psychedelic Furs’ Tim Butler who tells…
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                                    Kim Wilde Live Album
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                                      Kim Wilde Interview: Going Live

                                        Kim Wilde has rarely taken a conventional approach to the business of being a pop star. But now, a mere 38 years after her chart debut, she’s finally ready to…
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                                        RT @petshopboys Pet Shop Boys announce the release on DVD and 2-CD of their “Discovery: Live in Rio 1994” concert. Release date is April 23rd. The DVD and CDs package is available for pre-order from today at the link below. lnk.to/PSBLIR pic.twitter.com/y4R2Nt7C6t

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                                        On this day in 1984, #BonJovi released their debut album. It’s notable for being the only Bon Jovi LP to include a song (She Don't Know Me) that wasn’t written or co-written by a member of the band. ow.ly/hYmi50De8S5

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                                        Sananda Maitreya (AKA The Artist Formerly Known As Terence Trent D’Arby) is set to release his 12th studio album Pandora’s PlayHouse on 15 March. classicpopmag.com/2021/01/san…

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                                        A happy birthday to #BillyOcean. Yes, the Caribbean Queen singer was born in Trinidad and Tobago 71 years ago today. Have a great one from all of us at Classic Pop ow.ly/wSTO50De8RC

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                                        A happy 45th birthday to Emma Bunton of The Spice Girls. Yes, she ain’t a baby no longer. ow.ly/KI9k50De8Qr

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                                        RT @rickastley Happy Birthday @GaryBarlow 🍾🥂Enjoy your 50th. When this is all over there will have to be a proper celebration - Rick x pic.twitter.com/LapeoCNmxL

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                                        A happy 56th birthday to Heather Small. As the lead singer of M People she enjoyed 10 UK Top 10 hits in the 1990s. She also released two solo LPs in the 00s, 2000’s Proud and 2006’s Close To A Miracle. ow.ly/otNU50Dd9aS

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                                        Can Will Young really be turning 42 today? He certainly is. ow.ly/X18i50Dd998

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                                        .@Soul2SoulUK have announced new tour dates for 2022. Check them out here. @JazzieB classicpopmag.com/2021/01/sou…

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                                        Tina O’Neill, ex-drummer with We've Got A Fuzzbox And We're Gonna Use It, celebrates her 52nd birthday today. Wherever you are, Tina, have a good one. ow.ly/OqQx50Dd98G

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                                        Former Doctor Who Tom Baker is 87 today. Here's The Human League's instrumental tribute to him, from the B-side of Boys And Girls. youtu.be/HHJXuK4knlA

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                                        National treasure #GaryBarlow celebrates his half-century birthday today. Have a great one, Gaz. ow.ly/fa5d50Dd98j

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                                        Did you know that Murray Head is the older brother of Buffy The Vampire Slayer's Anthony Steward Head? ow.ly/ThCn50Dc033

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                                        A happy 64th birthday to ex UB40- keyboardist Mickey Virtue. ow.ly/HF7s50DbZYv

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                                        A happy 58th birthday to Caron Wheeler. She began her recording career as one of the founding members of both Brown Sugar and Afrodiziak, but found fame as lead singer of the great Soul II Soul in the late 80s. ow.ly/JM0D50DbZY5

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                                        David Bowie's ex-wife blasts recent biopic Stardust. mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-…

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                                        RT @The_Ren1981 I've made some valentines related cards/prints that I'll be posting over the next few days. Here's the first one, based on New Order's Temptation. pic.twitter.com/Aorp5zv8Eu

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