Was Electra right to play the White Stripes' new album on air before its release? Only the blogs know.

Rock albums are now meant to be unlistenably loud - but they don't sound much different to me.

What got you started?

From the Rolling Stones' Rice Krispies jingle to Bob Dylan's Victoria Secret commercial, our music idols have found it hard to turn down a big cheque.

I used to love the singer with the dextrous voice and the twinkle in his eye. Now, 10 years after his death, I've realised the truth.

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