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“I was in my sixth year as a studio guitarist when one day the bass player didn’t show up. The producer asked me...” How Carol Kaye became a session bass icon

If you’ve ever wondered what connects Frank Zappa to Frank Sinatra, Burt Bacharach to The Beach Boys, the answer is Carol Kaye. The session legend tells the story behind her career and legendary bass recordings

Guitar World

Paul McCartney on bass: "When we met Elvis, I was like, ‘You’re trying to learn bass, are you, son? Sit down, let me show you a few things’"

Classic 1994 interview: "Once I got over the fact that I was lumbered with it, I did get quite proud to be a bass player"

MusicRadar

Bee Gees: Children of the World by Bob Stanley review – very high and mighty

The author and musician’s engaging biography of the Gibb brothers explores their idiosyncrasies as well as musical brilliance

The Guardian - UK

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Castle Douglas Nursery youngsters put new life into library flower beds

The kids have worked with staff from the council’s grounds department to plant some beautiful flowers

Daily Record

"Without Pet Sounds, The Beatles wouldn’t have made Sgt Pepper": Giles Martin on mixing The Beach Boys’ masterpiece in Dolby Atmos

Giles Martin's seasoned ears have brought The Beach Boys' hallowed Pet Sounds into the spatial audio realm with astonishing results. We spoke to Giles to learn more…

MusicRadar

"Pet Sounds" soars to new heights

This Dolby Atmos mix compiled by Giles Martin is the best version yet of this classic pop album

Salon

Celebrities pay tribute to Tina Turner, ‘the true epitome of a rock star’

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legend died at 83 Tuesday.

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Drunk couple dropped baby girl as they were thrown off TUI flight for 5-hour vodka binge

Nurse Beth Jones and her partner Kieran Cunnah were kicked off the TUI flight at Manchester Airport after bingeing on duty-free vodka in the departures lounge for several hours

Daily Mirror

Anne Nolan reveals rift with her sisters was biggest 'betrayal' and tore family apart

Anne Nolan describes in her new book how the rift with her siblings tore the family apart and says her “stomach dropped” when she was excluded from a family tour, named I’m In The Mood Again in reference to their hit I’m In The Mood For Dancing

Daily Mirror

Nickel Creek strikes gold with dazzling new 'Celebrants' album: 'It's an open-eyed gesture of hope'

SAN DIEGO — The members of Nickel Creek have won Grammy Awards, sold millions of albums, toured the world, earned critical acclaim and collaborated with everyone from Yo-Yo Ma, Dolly Parton and The Killers to Lyle Lovett, Fiona Apple and Brad Mehldau. In 2007, the group became the first act…

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Britain’s Oldest Truck Driver, 91, Has No Plans To Retire

Despite celebrating his 70th birthday on Friday, Brian Wilson has no plans to retire from driving trucks.

Zenger

Britain's oldest lorry driver shares life working on Liverpool docks

Brian Wilson has turned 91-years-old and has no plans on retiring

Liverpool Echo

Vibe check: what does the most overused word of our era actually mean?

‘Vibes’ are everywhere, from pop culture to politics. Is it a symbol of human connection – or has it become meaningless?

The Guardian - US

Bacharach leaves behind lush trove of romantic songs

Easy listening, some called Burt Bacharach's music, and not always kindly

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From Aretha Franklin to Austin Powers, here are the hits that made Burt Bacharach a legend

From The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson to Sheryl Crow and Diane Warren, artists and composers are describing how the 94-year-old's work influenced their music.

Los Angeles Times

Graham Nash and Stephen Stills pay tribute to David Crosby: 'Nothing short of genius'

The music world came together Thursday to mourn singer David Crosby — known for his work with the Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young — after his death at age 81.

Daily Mirror

David Crosby cracked jokes about 'heaven being overrated' - a day before tragic death

Legendary singer-songwriter David Crosby died on Thursday surrounded by his family after a long, unspecified illness

The Independent UK

Melissa Etheridge pays tribute to her children’s father David Crosby

Crosby is the biological father of Etheridge’s two children, who were conceived using artificial insemination.

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The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson 'heartbroken' over death of 'wonderful' David Crosby

Brian Wilson is among the influx of people paying tribute to David Crosby after the musician's wife confirmed his death at the age of 81 on Thursday

Evening Standard

Jeff Beck dead: Ozzy Osbourne, Sir Brian May and Jimmy Page lead tributes to guitar legend

Osbourne was among the first to pay tribute to Beck, writing that it had been ‘such an honour’ to know and play with him on his most recent album

The Independent UK

Ozzy Osbourne, Sir Brian May and Jimmy Page lead tributes to Jeff Beck

Osbourne was among the first to pay tribute to Beck, writing that it had been ‘such an honour’ to know and play with him on his most recent album.

Daily Mirror

Britain's oldest lorry driver works 12-hour days and passes health MOT at the age of 90

Brian Wilson, from Sheffield, works 12-hour days and he has now been given the green light to carry on for another year after passing a health MOT

Wales Online

Britain's oldest trucker has no plans to retire after passing health MOT aged 90

Brian Wilson has been doing the job for 70 years and still works 12-hour days

The Guardian - UK

The 20 greatest Christmas albums – ranked!

Whether you fancy a heartwarming carol with Elvis or the story of a yuletide drug dealer from OutKast, there’s a festive album for you in our rundown of the best ever

Chicago Sun-Times

On Christmas tour, Beach Boys mix some wintry carols in with the beloved summer hits

‘People want to hear their favorites,’ says longtime singer Mike Love, promising some ‘Good Vibrations’ at the Chicago Theatre along with the ‘Little Saint Nick.’

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