When Michael Jackson joined his brothers in The Jackson 5, a star was born. As a solo artist, he went on to become one of the world’s most recognisable stars…
Only You: Yazoo interview
With Only You, Yazoo became one of the most popular synth-pop bands of the 80s. Classic Pop looks back with Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet. By Wyndham Wallace Vince Clarke pulls…
The Godfathers of Pop: Jeffrey Daniel interview
Douglas McPherson chats to Jeffrey Daniel, who came to fame as part of R&B group Shalamar, but went on to have further success as a choreographer and stage performer… Jeffrey…
The Godfathers of Pop: Per Gessle interview
Douglas McPherson chats to Per Gessle, who found fame with Swedish boy band Gyllene Tider and as one half of duo Roxette. Per Gessle first tasted fame in Swedish boy…
Lost & Found: Paul Young – Between Two Fires
Paul Young’s tail was up in 1986. Now aged 30, engaged, wealthy and established; confidence was telling him to branch out from being mainly a covers artist. He co-wrote all…
One Hit Wonder: The Dazz Band – Let It All Blow
‘Danceable jazz’ was the raison d’être of the group that singer and saxophonist Bobby Harris wanted to form when he left jazz-fusion band Bell Telefunk in 1976 to start afresh…
The Godfathers of Pop: Martin Stephenson interview
David Burke meets Martin Stephenson, who started his pop career with The Dainties before going on to find solo success. As The Dainties reunite, Stephenson looks back on his life…
The Godfathers of Pop: 2-D interview
Ian Peel chats to Gorillaz lead-vocalist 2-D about life in the world’s biggest cartoon band. In a bizarre encounter that takes in drawer slamming, popcorn chicken, virtual pop luminaries the…
The Lowdown: Pet Shop Boys
A former Smash Hits journalist and an architecture student who never graduated, Pet Shop Boys went on to become the most successful UK duo ever, selling more than 50 million records worldwide…
Superfan: Kylie Minogue – Owen Lambourn
Devoted fans show us their collections and pop memorabilia. This time, Owen Lambourn from Melbourne gives us a good look at his Kylie collection…. Q When did you first become a…