THE TRUTH ABOUT: Motown - The Untold Story

Detroit lawyer bought Berry Gordy's Motown mansion for $250K in 2002, sold it for $1.65M

A century-old Detroit mansion with deep ties to the city’s music and industrial history once changed hands for just $250,000 before a painstaking restoration helped it sell for $1.65 million. Known as the Motown Mansion, the 10,500-square-foot residence at 918 W. Boston Blvd. was built in 1916-17 for lumberman Nels…

The Times of India · Sep 22

Suzi Quatro: ‘It is absolutely crazy I’m not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But I’m in good company!’

The 76-year-old rocker on her pre-gig routine, the one reality show she’d go on and who she’d cast as herself in a film about her life

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19

Quote of the Day by Stevie Wonder: “Sometimes I wish I could drive a car, but I'm… – Inspiring lessons on perseverance, hope, determination, acceptance and why you should never give up by the American singer known for his resilience, powerful performances and deep insights on life, humanity and overcoming challenges

Quote of the Day by Stevie Wonder: Stevie Wonder’s quote, “Sometimes I wish I could drive a car, but I'm gonna drive a car one day, so I don't worry about that,” explores the importance of optimism, patience, determination, and believing in future possibilities. The quote suggests that temporary limitations…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

‘I had to learn how to be a feminist’: Greg Dulli on surviving grunge, shunning misogyny, and Afghan Whigs’ glorious return

With a soulful sound and soul-baring lyrics, the Afghan Whigs rode the post-Nirvana boom to the big leagues. Their frontman explains his exploration of the male ego – and how Usher got the band back together

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

“We played that what must have been 1000 times to work out what it was”: Phil Collins admits that there was one famous drum fill he just couldn’t unpick when he was recording his Motown covers album

"We didn't get that one," he says

MusicRadar · Aug 5

Vicki Wickham obituary

Journalist, producer, talent manager and driving force behind the 1960s pop music TV show Ready Steady Go!

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

‘I didn’t understand what Gaz was singing. It’s about needing a hug’: how Reef made Place Your Hands

‘We were swept up in the moment and full of testosterone. The 90s wasn’t a time when men were encouraged to be sensitive’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

Jalen Ngonda is bringing the music of love, from Maryland to Streatham

A documentary featuring Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts set Jalen Ngonda on a long and winding road to London — the US soul sensation hasn’t looked back since

Evening Standard · Aug 3

National anthem performance at historic women’s pro baseball game goes viral for all the wrong reasons

85-year-old Motown singer Martha Reeves performed the ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ at the historic women’s baseball game

The Independent UK · Aug 2

"Some might even think we're a hair band. We also get called power metal." Armored Saint have always struggled to fit in – but they're still willing to try something different

Inspired by Motown and R&B as much as by UFO, Queen and Judas Priest, Armored Saint have been ploughing a singular furrow for more than four decades

Metal Hammer · Jul 17