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Candles, tears and applause in Buenos Aires as One Direction fans say farewell to Liam Payne

Hundreds of distraught fans gathered outside Palermo hotel to mourn a singer who was part of the soundtrack of their teenage years after he fell to his death

The Guardian - AU

From Almost Becoming an Olympic Runner to Pop Superstar: The Life of Liam Payne

Liam Payne has left an indelible mark on music history, first as a member of One Direction and later as a solo artist.

Latin Times

Liam Payne dies: Tributes pour in for One Direction musician

Liam Payne has died at the age of 31.

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Liam Payne dead at 31

The former boy band member died after a fall from a hotel in Argentina.

Salon

Did Liam Payne Relapse? Singer Found Dead In Brazil, Police Responded To 'Aggressive Man Possibly Under Influence'

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne has tragically died at 31 after falling from a hotel in Buenos Aires, with reports suggesting he may have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time, as authorities continue their investigation.

International Business Times UK

Liam Payne's Legacy: His Son Bear, Who Now Faces Life Without His Father

Among the loved ones mourning the British artist is his seven-year-old boy. Liam Payne saw Bear regularly.

Latin Times

"Mick and Keith were totally wealthy, but me, Charlie and Ronnie werescraping by": Bill Wyman reveals the reality of the "multimillionaire" Rolling Stones, says he should have left the band earlier

"Ronnie started to do art to feed his family" - Bill Wyman

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“Jaws dropped when they came on. It was so intense.” The Jesus And Mary Chain's Jim Reid on the life-changing impact of Joy Division

Joy Division opened up for Buzzcocks in Glasgow in October 1979. Jim Reid from The Jesus And Mary Chain was there, and the gig changed his life

Louder

"Well, you're a flash c***!" Sex Pistols legend Glen Matlock recalls a night-time drive around New York City perched on David Bowie's knee

A short story about David Bowie, Glen Matlock, Iggy Pop and a Pablo Picasso painting

Louder

“They’re all little pieces”: AI-aided Eddie Van Halen solos could be a possibility, according to Alex Van Halen

The late guitarist's older brother says that he reached out to OpenAI about potentially analyzing “the patterns of how Edward would have played something” to help round out unfinished material

Guitar World

“I see people my own age in the audience, and their minds are blown. I’m making this stuff sound new to them”: Grace Bowers on her dizzying rise as the world’s next guitar hero, breaking the law to hone her chops, and why she’s “not a natural”

The 18-year-old might be the greatest thing to come out of Nashville since Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint but she's keeping her feet on the ground, hands on her SG, as everyone else stands in awe of her prodigious talent

Guitar World

“Pete Townshend said, ‘I wish I could play like you.’ I thought, ‘I wish I could come up with the three chords you take to the bank!’” How Caleb Quaye became Elton John’s go-to guitarist – and took over Jimmy Page’s session work

He was one of the 1970s’ most successful session players – but the Lou Reed, Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney collaborator is glad he bowed out in the ‘80s

Guitar World

“Lee embraced the athleticism of the ’80s while remaining rooted in the hard rock fundamentals of the ’70s”: Friedman and Jake E. Lee’s signature IR-J looks to deliver the guitar tones of “two great eras” in a single pedal amp

Lee's newest signature Friedman unit offers decades-spanning guitar tones from the comfort of a tube-loaded preamp pedal

Guitar World

Anti-establishment the MC5 ironically get into the establishment with Rock & Roll Hall Fame invite

Before there was the Clash, Nirvana or Rage Against the Machine there was the MC5

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“He was backstage in the Marquee cleaning off his guitar and said, ‘Look!’ The paint was starting to come away in chips – he was almost crying”: How Rory Gallagher's 1961 Strat got its now-iconic relic’d finish

Gallagher's brother, Dónal, recalls the time Rory noticed that the paint on his beloved guitar was chipping away

Guitar World

“I was quite enamored by Gretsch guitars. Over the years, I started to collect them – I probably own most of them”: Gretsch honors Depeche Mode icon Martin Gore with a stunning signature based on one of his prized vintage guitars

The electronic rock pioneer's lifelong affinity for Gretsch guitars comes full circle with a Two Tone Smoke Green semi-hollow six-string that refurbs the classic Center Block design

MusicRadar

“That album makes me tear up. It makes me emotional, just because I think, wow, imagine being there in that crowd, listening to one of the greatest bands of all time”: Charli XCX on the Daft Punk album that hits different

She also says that, when she was growing up, “I really thought that I wanted to emulate Britney Spears”

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“Why would you lend your talents to Michael Jackson?”: Alex Van Halen told Eddie not to play on Beat It

Was Eddie’s most famous solo really “a mistake”?

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Nick Jonas rushes off stage after 'having laser pointed at him' at Prague concert

Fans in attendance later claimed on social media that the show was stopped for several minutes after the incident before the band retook to the stage

Guitar World

“Slash’s wife grabbed hold of the steering wheel because he was heading toward a canyon. We were in the back seat going, ‘Nooo!’” Jamie Moses on the wild ride of playing with Brian May, hanging with Slash and his time as Queen’s second guitarist

After telling his school counselor there was no other life plan than playing guitar, Jamie Moses learned his trade playing in pubs, and says it’s easy for him to work out what gear will work best for any given gig

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Becky G Embraces Regional Mexican Music In 'Encuentros' Album

Explore Becky G's latest album 'Encuentros,' a fusion of regional Mexican music with modern twists and diverse collaborations.

The Guardian - UK

No conflict of interest in Keir Starmer meeting Taylor Swift, says No 10

Downing Street also says move to grant singer extra security for London concerts will not be referred to ethics adviser

MusicRadar

Coming soon: MusicRadar's Recording Week 2024

Hardware, software, pro tips, techniques and more. Get ready for a week of recording revelations

Louder

“Had I been told in the 80s that we’d be beset with problems year after year, I think I would have carried on regardless”: With a Monty Python quote as their motto, Jadis somehow keep delivering the goods

More Questions Than Answers has come eight years after their previous studio album, but bandleader Gary Chandler knows why it might just be their best-ever release

Louder

“Again, a bit of doom and gloom.” Robert Smith selects one song from every Cure album which reflects the mood of their new record Songs of a Lost World, and reveals which Cure album is his least favourite

The Cure's Robert Smith picks a 13-track playlist to get fans in the mood for his band's new album, Songs of a Lost World

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