Drugs, funk and hitmen: the story of Sly Stone’s ‘There’s a Riot Goin’ On’
Not just a state of the nation address.
Music
‘Escalator over the Hill’: The baffling jazz odyssey of Carla Bley and Paul Haines
Jazz that’s obtuse and slightly insufferable? It’s more likely than you think!
Karen Dalton, forever Bob Dylan’s favourite folk singer
“A voice like Billie Holiday’s and played the guitar like Jimmy Reed”.
The President’s Playlist: the favourite songs of JFK
Music is the great connector. Politicians know this too well.
The hidden message bookending a Pink Floyd masterpiece
You’ll see just how deep the rabbit hole goes…
Creeper: The cult band who became the nemesis of the Westboro Baptist Church
Fight back any way you can.
When Mick’s shirt went sideways: The Rolling Stones live at the Marquee Club, 1971
No polish, just fire.
The American Beatles: Crosby, Stills and Nash perform ‘Suite: Judy Blue Eyes’ at Woodstock
Nervous, stripped down, and kind of perfect.