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“You can look at Nashville pre-Kris and post-Kris, because he changed everything”: Kris Kristofferson dies aged 88

The actor, songwriter and country giant was lauded by Bob Dylan, had his material covered by Johnny Cash and Janis Joplin, and joined a supergroup with some of country music's biggest names

Guitar World

Long before shred took hold, instrumental electric guitar was pioneered by players like Link Wray, Les Paul and Hank Marvin – and their groundbreaking contributions shaped the sound of every guitarist who followed

We pay tribute to the kings of twang with this electric masterclass in early rock ’n’ roll instrumental guitar

Guitar World

Kris Kristofferson dies aged 88: His biggest songs according to Spotify

The veteran musician died ‘peacefully’ at his home in Maui, Hawaii, on Saturday surrounded by family

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“I don’t know what kind of music this is!” Even Trey Anastasio doesn’t know how to describe his otherworldly playing in Phish – but his unique blend of guitar styles makes him a force to be reckoned with

Anastasio draws from influences across the musical spectrum. This lesson breaks down his dynamic soloing and songwriting approach

Guitar World

Lincoln venue apologises for treatment of male gig-goers at Last Dinner Party concert

Men who attended planned concert alone tell how they were searched and asked ‘condescending questions’ by security

The Guardian - UK

Bryan Adams announces Roll With The Punches UK arena tour

Bryan Adams' So Happy It Hurts tour hits mainland Europe this week, but the Canadian's next UK dates are already on the schedule

Louder

“I went backstage and said to Rory, ‘There’s a guy out there called Slash who’s come to see you…’ Rory’s eyes lit up”: The night Rory Gallagher gave the Guns N’ Roses guitarist a taste of affordable Gibson via his 1960 Melody Maker

Modded with a Gibson humbucker, this 1969 student guitar has lived a life, and was the star of the show when Gallagher jammed with Slash in 1991

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Kris Kristofferson fans remember his moving show of support for Sinead O’Connor

Kristofferson memorably comforted the younger artist after she was booed and heckled following her protest on ‘Saturday Night Live’

The Independent UK

Lynyrd Skynyrd singer Johnny Van Zant shares daughter’s diagnosis after cancelled tour dates

Rock singer had to rush home from the band’s tour in Alaska after receiving the news

The Independent UK

Unique Things About Kris Kristofferson To Know About: US Army Captain, Oxford Scholar, And Country Music Icon

Legendary country singer and actor Kris Kristofferson passed away peacefully at 88, leaving an enduring legacy in the entertainment industry.

International Business Times UK

“I used to do these very gloomy and dark paintings, and Opeth’s music really inspired my creativity”: Jinjer’s Tatiana Shmailyuk gets goosebumps even thinking about Damnation, and likes to fall asleep to Sorceress

The discovery of Mikael Åkerfeldt’s band when she was 16 led the Ukrainian artist into a big new world of prog – but she’s not sure about actually meeting him

Metal Hammer

The best new rock songs you need to hear right now

Including Starbenders, Massive Wagons, Fantastic Negrito and five other big winners at the super casino of rock

Louder

Country Star, Actor Kris Kristofferson Dead At 88

US singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson, a country music legend who notably hit the silver screen opposite Barbra Streisand in "A Star is Born," has died at the age of 88, his family announced Sunday.

International Business Times

Kris Kristofferson death: Country music legend and Blade star dies, aged 88

The US entertainer, who starred in films including the Blade trilogy and Planet of the Apes, died at his home in Maui on Saturday, surrounded by his family

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The Guardian - UK

Kris Kristofferson, US country singer and actor, dies aged 88

Prolific artist who was a major star in both Nashville and Hollywood retired in 2021 after a six-decade career

Louder

Ten Years After are calling it quits but a new Ten Years After will arise

The current lineup of Ten Years After are splitting up after a decade together

Latin Times

Chyno y Nacho Reunite on Stage: An Emotional Comeback Fueled by Forgiveness and Resilience

After seven years without performing together, Venezuelan duo Chyno y Nacho made a triumphant return to the stage last night at Miami's Hard Rock Live theater

The Guardian - UK

Janet Jackson review – glitz, glamour and a very quick run-through of the hits

She lets eight songs go by before she breaks out the old favourites – but when she does, it reminds you why she ruled the charts

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“I would call our approach organized chaos, but it drove Allan Holdsworth up the wall”: John Wetton has been the bass force behind a peak-period King Crimson lineup and two prog rock supergroups

A veteran of one of King Crimson’s classic lineups, John Wetton’s amazing career took him through a host of British prog bands

Metal Hammer

“It took a minute to come around to the idea that I wanted to be in Evanescence again. I’ve been defined by it but it’s not the whole picture”: How Amy Lee reconnected with herself on Evanescence’s self-titled third album

Evanescence’s self-titled third album saw the band return after a long hiatur - but Amy Lee had to work out whether she wanted to continue with the band first

The Guardian - UK

‘It commemorates collective moments’: Radiohead through the eyes of Colin Greenwood

Since 2003, the bassist has taken his camera to the studio and on stage to capture his bandmates at work. Now, a beautiful new book shares his intimate, delicate pictures of one of Britain’s best-loved groups

The Independent UK

Oasis tease huge announcement: ‘Be careful what you wish for’

Billboards starring brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher have popped up in major cities around the world

The Guardian - UK

Baritone Roderick Williams: ‘I once heard a singer at a party say: “No peanuts. I’m singing in three days!”’

The baritone on how he looks after his voice, why he likes to talk to his audience, and playlists for the dying

Louder

“We were called the ‘Pink Floyd of the 90s.’ But there’s always been more in my music”: The story of Porcupine Tree’s Stupid Dream, the cult classic that set up prog for the 21st century

Steven Wilson looks back on the making of Porcupine Tree’s breakthrough 1999 album, Stupid Dream

Metal Hammer

Louder Than Life festival cancels entire day – including Slayer headline slot – due to extreme weather in Kentucky

Slayer, Anthrax and more were due to perform at day two of Louder Than Life before Hurricane Helene rolled by

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