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Alan McGee
Interview
In his third interview with Pennyblackmusic, former Creation Records' boss Alan McGee speaks to Anthony Strutt about his label's legacy and having finished with the music business
Bauhaus
Interview
Bauhaus drummer Kevin Haskins chats to John Clarkson about his new book on his influential 80's group, ‘Bauhaus – Undead: The Visual History and Legacy of Bauhaus'.
Interview
Ranking Jnr talks to Philamonjaro about carrying on his late father Rankin’ Roger’s legacy with the Beat.
Cabaret Voltaire
Interview
One of the most important bands of the late 70's, Cabaret Voltaire were a massive influence on both Joy Division and Nine Inch Nails with their unique brand of electro punk. Guitarist Richard H. Kirk talks to David McNamee about their unique legacy
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Keyboardist Alan Clark speaks to John Clarkson about covers project Dire Straits Legacy, their forthcoming show at the 02 Indigo in London and his years in Dire Straits.
Dweezil Zappa
Interview
American guitarist/composer/actor Dweezil Zappa chats to Lisa Torem about his forthcoming UK tour and his father Frank's legacy
Eric Burdon
Interview
Eric Burdon, the front man with influential 60's blues group the Animals, talks to Lisa Torem about his band's career and legacy
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Bassist Gerry McAvoy talks about Rory Gallagher’s legacy, touring during their heyday, the 5Oth anniversary of Gallagher’s eponymous debut album and keeping his memory alive.
Glenn Tilbrook
Interview
Paul Waller speaks to Squeeze front man Glenn Tilbrook about his band's musical history and legacy, recent solo tour and forthcoming album, 'Happy Ending'
Jordan Zevon
Interview
The son of Warren Zevon, Jordan Zevon has just released his debut solo album, 'Insides Out'. Anthony Strutt talks to him about both his Dad's musical legacy and the new record.
Mark Farner
Interview
Guitarist/singer-songwriter Mark Farner, former front man of Grand Funk Railroad and solo artist, discusses his musical legacy and desire to connect with veterans and Native Americans
Roxy Club
Interview with Paul Marko
Paul Marko has recently published a 500 page book about legendary 70's punk club the Roxy. John Clarkson speaks to him about the writing of his book, and, thirty years on after its demise, the Roxy's enduring legacy
New Model Army
Interview with Justin Sullivan
Bradford rockers New Model Army recently celebrated their 25th anniversary. Frontman Justin Sullivan chats to Helen Tipping about the past quarter a century ; 'Carnival', his band's first album in five years and his group's legacy
Paul Hardcastle
Interview
Electronic pioneer Paul Hardcastle talks to Paul Waller about his new compilation album, 'Electrofied 80s’, and his 1980's legacy
Pete Townshend
Interview
In an archival interview from 1993 Who guitarist Pete Townshend discusses with Nick Dent-Robinson class structure, ecology and how he perceives the Sixties cultural legacy.
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Matt Piucci and Steven Roback from Rain Parade chat with Kimberly Bright about their creative process, history, and enduring legacy.
Rat Scabies
Interview
Former Damned drummer Rat Scabies elaborates on the making of his debut solo album, 'P.H.D. (Prison, Hospital, Debt)', his forthcoming new album with the Mutants and offers his perspective on the legacy of the Damned.
Ruts DC
Interview
The Ruts DC were formed out of the ashes of influential punk band the Ruts, after their singer Malcolm Owen died in 1980. Front man Segs Jennings talks about their first album in thirty years, 'Rhythm Collision Vol. 2', the Ruts legacy and why he had decided to perform Ruts songs for the first time
Glen Matlock
Interview
The original bassist with the Sex Pistols, Glen Matlock since then has run a successful solo career and also rejoined the band for their recent stadium tours. He speaks to John Clarkson about his long career, and the Sex Pistols' abiding legacy
Slowdive
Interview
It has now been a decade since shoe gazing act and Creation signing Slowdive split.Anthony Strutt talks to guitarist Christian Saville and bassist Nick Chaplin in their first interview since the band broke up about the band's abiding impact and legacy
Profiles
Cliff Richard and The Shadows
The Birth of British Pop/Rock
Bob Nicholson asks if the legacy of Cliff Richard and the Shadows and their influence on the British pop/rock movement has ever been properly recognized or whether they remain under-acknowledged.
Profile
The Coasters
Lisa Torem examines the career and legacy of 50's and 60's rock and roll group the Coasters, who have two new compilations out, 'The Definitive Coasters: A Sides and B Sides' and 'B Sides and Bonus Tracks'
ELF
Profile
Erick Mertz examines the legacy of blues rock act Elf, the early band of Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Dio's Ronnie James Dio, whose 1974 second album 'Carolina County Ball'and 1975 third album 'Trying to Burn the Sun' have both been reissued by Cherry Red
Hollies
The Band, the Brand, the Business
Bob Nicholson revisits the history and legacy of The Hollies, and ponders how the band have managed to go the distance.
Profile
Kinks
The Kinks have just re-released their first three albums, 'The Kinks', 'Kinda Kinks' and 'The Kinks Kontroversy', in deluxe editions. Richard Lewis examines each of their three albums and their lasting legacy
Profile
C86 Box Set
Anthony Strutt reflects on the history and legacy of the 'NME' influential 'C86' cassette, which has just been re-released in a three CD box set
Why Marianne Faithfull Matters
Nicky Crewe finds that Tanya Pearson's new book is a fascinating insight into Marianne Faithfull’s life and career by a writer who isn’t afraid to bring her own experience to the exploration of the myth and reality of Faithfull’s story and legacy.
Television Personalities
Profile
With the first four Television Personalities LPs set for a reissue, Mark Rowland takes a look at their legacy
Triffids
In the Pines/Calenture
John Clarkson examines the reissues and legacy of Australian group the Triffids'1986 and 1987 albums, 'In the Pines' and 'Calenture'
Albums
Gong
Camembert Electrique
The late Daevid Allen’s legacy is enough to fire up the most jaded amongst us. This latest reissue of Gong’s ‘Camembert Electrique’, which comes with stunning packaging, does just that
Re : view-The Nils
The Nils
Alex Soria, the leader of the influential Canadian punk band The Nils, died in December. Andrew Carver looks back over his legacy and at his band's often maligned 1988 self-titled debut album
Features
Soundtrack of Our Lives
The Cure
In our 'Soundtrack of Our Lives' column, in which our writers describe the personal impact of music upon their lives, Tara McEvoy writes about the enduring legacy of the Cure
Frank Zappa
FAQ: All That’s Left To Know About The Father Of Invention
In her 'Raging Pages' book column Lisa Torem finds that John Corcelli's new book 'Frank Zappa FAQ: All That’s Left to Know About the Father of Invention' highlights the American composer's complex compositions and legacy
Condemned to Rock 'n' Roll
October 2008
In his 'Condemned to Rock 'n' Roll' column, Ben Howarth examines the life and legacy of Rick Wright, the keyboardist with pink Floyd, who died on the 15th September
Nils
Profile
Once described as having been to “punk what Big Star are to pop music”, the Canadian group the Nils were one of the most influential, but also most under-rated punk groups of the 1980’s. John Clarkson examines their history and legacy
Windy City Blues
Windy City Blues
In 'Raging Pages' Lisa Torem finds that Chicago-based author Renee Rosen captures the ghosts of music past with her informative and lively novel, 'Windy City Blues', based on Chess Record legacy and an interracial couple.
Ruts
Life After Death ? : A Profile
Massively influential in punk circles, the Ruts came to an abrupt end when their singer, Malcolm Owen died of an heroin overdose shortly after they released their debut album. John Clarkson charts the band's history and examines their lasting legacy
Slint
Profile
Despite playing together for only four years, and only releasing just two albums, Louisiana post-rock group Slint have been and are massively influential. Mark Rowland examines their remarkabale legacy
Sound
Dutch Radio Recordings
80's London-based new wave group the Sound were always massively popular in the Netherlands. John Clarkson examines the band's tragic legacy, and their Dutch Radio Recordings of 5 momentous Sound concerts, which have been released consecutively
Yes
Raging Pages
In 'Raging Pages', her book column, Lisa Torem finds that Will Romano's new book about the 1972 Yes album, 'Close to the Edge' successfully addresses the album's legacy.