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“I had the audacity to say, ‘Are we gonna rehearse, Mr. Berry?’ He whipped around and yelled, ‘We don’t rehearse rock ‘n’ roll!’” Session great Carlos Alomar on his time as Chuck Berry’s rhythm guitarist

Alomar also recalls his tour with James Brown and the time the King of Soul yelled ‘Hit me!’ – and he didn’t hit back

Guitar World

Herbie Flowers obituary

Bassist who played on an estimated 500 hit songs – the most recognisable being the motif he provided for Lou Reed’s Walk on the Wild Side

The Guardian - UK

32 Male Celebrities With Incredible Style

We've seen some sartorial greatness on (and off) the red carpet!

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‘There was blood on the piano’: Inside the chaos and grandeur that made Arcade Fire’s Funeral

Mark Beaumont talks to the band about the way that chaos, creativity and death shaped one of the era-defining works of the 21st century, 20 years since it was first released

The Independent UK

‘Justin Hawkins made me laugh a lot’: From Oasis to Slash – photographer Scarlet Page on her favourite shots

Exclusive: Photographer’s work spanning 30 years is the subject of a new exhibition, featuring choice shots of Amy Winehouse, David Bowie, Stereophonics, Foo Fighters and The Rolling Stones. She tells the stories behind some of her most iconic portraits

The Independent UK

Holly Johnson recalls David Bowie’s act of kindness after his HIV diagnosis

Pop star recalled the late musician’s friendship during one of the hardest times of his life

The Independent UK

Holly Johnson on orgasmic pop and his second coming: ‘It’s a miracle of modern science I’m still here’

His band, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, ruled the charts in the 1980s with their libidinous, unapologetically queer songs. Then he was told he had months to live. As a new exhibition celebrates Johnson’s art and influence, he tells the hidden story

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“I’m sick of people saying Walk On the Wild Side is a classic. I got paid £12, and David Bowie didn’t even show up”: Session bass legend Herbie Flowers on the making of Lou Reed’s 1972 hit – and the hardest session he ever did

Having recorded over 20,000 sessions for the likes of David Bowie, Dusty Springfield, T.Rex, Paul McCartney and Elton John, Brian ‘Herbie’ Flowers was not your average bassist

Guitar World

Here Are The Most-Talked About Images Participating In 2024 Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Contest

We’re excited to announce that the final of the 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, organized by the Natural History Museum, is fast approaching. The post Here Are The Most-Talked About Images Participating In 2024 Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Contest first appeared on Bored Panda.

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“I told Lou Reed, ‘Can I get the double bass out of the car? Because this song is a bit jazzy’”: British bass legend Herbie Flowers, best known for his work with David Bowie and Paul McCartney, dies aged 86

Flowers recorded over 20,000 sessions and his distinctive jazz-informed bass heavily features on Lou Reed's Walk on the Wild Side and Bowie's Space Oddity

Guitar World

Rick Wakeman leads tributes for Sky and War Of The Worlds bassist Herbie Flowers

Herbie Flowers, who also worked with David Bowie, T-Rex, Lou Reed and many more, has died aged 86

Louder

“Aside from his incredible musicianship over many decades, he was a beautiful soul and a very funny man”: Tributes paid to bass legend Herbie Flowers

Tributes have been paid to bass legend Herbie Flowers

MusicRadar

Herbie Flowers, bassist for Lou Reed, David Bowie and many more, dead at 86

The death of Herbie Flowers, author of the iconic bassline that powered Walk On The Wild Side, has been confirmed by his family

Louder

Herbie Flowers death: Veteran bassist who played for David Bowie and Lou Reed dies aged 86

His family confirmed his death on Facebook, with tributes pouring in immediately, praising his ’incredible musicianship’

The Independent UK

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Actors, artists, transvestites, junkies and wannabes: How Lou Reed made the defining album of his career

Rudderless after the Velvet Underground, Lou Reed ditched New York for London and hooked upwith David Bowie: The rest is history

The Guardian - UK

Herbie Flowers, bassist on Lou Reed’s Walk on the Wild Side, dies aged 86

Flowers also featured on other rock hits, including for David Bowie, T Rex, Bryan Ferry and Elton John

Louder

“I knew what each word meant, and it described exactly from moment to moment what that day was about.” The true inspiration behind David Bowie's 'Heroes' has been revealed

'Heroes' documents a special day during Bowie's Berlin residency

Salon

"Lover of Men": Proving Lincoln was bi

Director on showing how sexual fluidity was accepted in Lincoln's time: "You know a love letter when you see it"

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Alan Wake and Alan Wake Remastered will have different ending songs starting next week

Expiring licenses means some of you will continue to enjoy one of David Bowie's greatest tracks, and some of you will not.

The Independent UK

Derek Boshier, Pop Art trailblazer and David Bowie collaborator, dies aged 87

Boshier was the recipient of one of David Bowie’s handwritten notes before his death in 2016

The Guardian - UK

Bowie song Heroes inspired by star’s day with girlfriend, new documentary says

BBC Radio 4’s Bowie in Berlin tells how Clare Shenstone shared ‘extraordinary day’ reflected in song’s lyrics

TechRadar

7 movies with stunning Dolby Atmos music and soundtracks to make your home theater sing

These Dolby Atmos movies will especially impress with their music, from concert films to spectacular scores.

Evening Standard

David Bowie in Berlin: how the German city changed him

A new radio show explores how David Bowie disappeared into the city to reinvent himself. Dylan Jones has a first listen

Guitar World

“When David Bowie and John Lennon came in, the whole place stopped. I stopped recording – and then it was just us”: Carlos Alomar recalls playing guitar on Fame with two rock icons – and why he turned down dinner with a Beatle

The long-term Bowie collaborator says he had to put his guitar ideas first

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Nature's finest frames: stunning shots from Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024

The Natural History Museum offers a sneak peek at some fantastic entries for 2024, as it celebrates 60 years of the prestigious contest.

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