Nick Dent-Robinson - Profiles


Herbie Flowers

Herbie Flowers - 1938-2024

Nick Dent-Robinson pays tribute to influential bassist Herbie Flowers, who died in September.


John Mayall

John Mayall - 1933-2024

Nick Dent-Robinson commemorates blues titan John Mayall, who spearheaded a whole movement of musicians.


Anita Pallenberg

Anita Pallenberg - The Story of Anita Pallenberg

Sympathy for the Pallenberg? Nick Dent-Robinson gives his verdict on the new documentary.


Steve Harley

Steve Harley - 1951-2024

Nick Dent-Robinson pays tribute to Cockney Rebel frontman Steve Harley, who died in March.


Mary McGlory and Sylvia Saunders

Mary McGlory and Sylvia Saunders - The Liverbirds: Our Life in Britain's First Female Rock 'n' Roll Band

Nick Dent-Robinson enjoys Mary McGlory and Sylvia Saunders’ new book about their experiences in The Liverbirds, one of the few UK all-girls 60’s groups.


Lulu

Lulu - Profile

Nick Dent-Robinson looks back on the career of Scottish singer Lulu, who has recently announced that her forthcoming 'Champagne for Lulu' tour will be her final tour.


Annie Nightingale

Annie Nightingale - 1940-2024

Nick Dent-Robinson pays tribute to Annie Nightingale, who was the first female DJ on Radio One,


Priscilla

Priscilla - Film

Nick Dent-Robinson finds Sofia Coppola’s new film ‘Priscilla’ about the relationship and marriage of Priscilla and Elvis Presley uncomfortable viewing.


John Lennon

John Lennon - Murder Without a Trial

Nick Dent-Robinson assesses a new three-part documentary from Apple TV+ about the murder of John Lennon.


Beatles

Beatles - Now and Then

Nick Dent-Robinson reflects upon the Beatles' much anticipated new single, 'Now and Then'.


Robbie Robertson

Robbie Robertson - 1943-2023

Nick Dent-Robinson reflects on the career of Band frontman, film composer and solo artist Robbie Robertson who died aged 80 on the 9th August.


Squaring the Circle: The Story of Hipgnosis

Squaring the Circle: The Story of Hipgnosis - Film

Nick Dent-Robinson watches a new documentary about pioneering design company Hipgnosis, which was responsible for many iconic album covers from the late 1960s until the early 1980s.


Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney - Photographs - Exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, London

Nick Dent=Robinson attends a new exhibition of photographs taken by Paul McCartney during The Beatles' rise to fame over for months between 1963 and 1964.


Doris Brendel and Lee Dunham

Doris Brendel and Lee Dunham - Pigs Might Fly

Nick Dent-Robinson previews Doris Brendel and Lee Dunham's forthcoming new album, 'Pigs Might Fly', which will be released in September.


Tina Turner

Tina Turner - 1939-2023

A true legend, Tina Turner who has died at the age of 83 emerged in the 1960s rhythm and blues era and following her mid-1980s re-emergence was hailed the Queen of Rock N’ Roll. Nick Dent-Robinson pays tribute.


Don Short

Don Short - 1932-2023

Nick Dent-Robinson pays tribute to pioneering music and show business reporter Don Short, who has died aged 90.


Fairport's Cropredy Convention

Fairport's Cropredy Convention - Profile

Nick Dent-Robinson previews this year’s Faiport’s Cropredy Convention, which, as well as Fairport Convention, will also include sets from Chic, 10CC, Toyah, Kiki Dee and the final ever UK performance by The Strawbs.


Burt Bacharach

Burt Bacharach - 1928-2023

Nick Dent-Robinson pays tribute to composer, songwriter, record producer and pianist Burt Bacharach who died this month.


Jeff Beck

Jeff Beck - 1944-2023

Nick Dent-Robinson pays tribute to guitar legend Jeff Beck, who died in January at the age of 78.


Big Feastival

Big Feastival - Profile

Nick Dent-Robinson previews Blur star Alex James’ annual family festival The Big Feastival, which will include sets from Sigrid, Tom Grennan, Blossoms, Mel C and The Vaccines.