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How a wannabe rock star found another string to his bow as a virtuoso luthier
Malcolm Lowe wanted to be a rock star. So he gave up furniture making and started making guitars.
AC/DC drummer to sell memorabilia to raise funds for breast cancer
Phil Rudd is set to sell AC/DC memorabilia, a drum kit and a sports car and give the proceeds to charity in honour of his best friend.
How this Elvis fan found his voice
38-year-old Joshua Clarke's love of Elvis inspired him to pursue his passion for music in an unexpected place.
Dolly Parton has released her new album, Rockstar — with a little help from some star-studded guest appearances
Almost a year after Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the 77-year-old country music icon announced the release of her first rock album, Rockstar.
Troye Sivan cleans up at the ARIAs with four awards, Genesis Owusu wins Album of the Year — as it happened
An increasingly speechless Troye Sivan scoops best solo artist and song of the year on Australian music's night of nights in Sydney.
Sir Paul McCartney super fan says his extensive memorabilia doesn't sit idle — 'it's used, it's loved'
Noel Johnson was a on school trip to London's Heathrow Airport when he first saw The Beatles. Sixty years later, he's getting a chance to hear their songs live in his home town.
Why are The Rolling Stones releasing new music? And why should we care?
With help from some very famous friends, The Rolling Stones make a solid argument for never retiring.
Sir Paul McCartney reflects on magic, Mozart and dreaming music ahead of opening gig
Sir Paul McCartney's tour Got Back will offer a medley of music from different stages of his six-decade career, and while the show itself is not quite a magical mystery tour, he believes music contains both magic and mystery.
'Happy, hedonistic, carefree times': Noel Gallagher on the glory days of Oasis and the feud that ended the band
They were one of the biggest bands of the 90s, ended by a bitter sibling rivalry. But almost three decades on, Noel Gallagher says the glory days of Oasis were everything he had hoped they would ever be.
Silverchair drummer Ben Gillies reveals the ultimatum that would change his life after the band collapsed
When Aussie rock band Silverchair broke up in 2011, drummer Ben Gillies was left feeling sad, heavy and unsure where to turn. Then he had a frightening anxiety attack while in the surf. This is how he staged a life comeback.
Founder member of The Screaming Jets, Paul Woseen, dies
The Screaming Jets pay tribute to founding member and "beloved brother" Paul Woseen.
In her 70s, Lindy Morrison quit her job to be a full-time drummer again. She knew it was a gamble
When former The Go-Betweens drummer Lindy Morrison took stock of her life, she decided it was time to turn up the volume.
Freddie Mercury's 'mythology busting' private photos revealed after 30 years
Three decades after the legendary Queen frontman's death, more than 250 snaps from his personal albums are released publicly for the first time, painting a new picture of a world only his "nearest and dearest" knew until now.
Smash Mouth's long-time frontman Steve Harwell dies from liver failure at 56
The All Star singer died in hospice care after entering the final stages of liver failure.
Former Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell gravely ill
Former Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell is said to be gravely ill from liver failure and is receiving hospice care.
'Moronic charade of a campaign': Ten times musicians told politicians to quit playing their songs
Rapper Eminem this week demanded Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy stop playing Lose Yourself on the campaign trail. Here are 10 other instances politicians have gotten the cold shoulder from artists they admired.
'Get f****d, f**k off!': Mystery uncovered behind Aussie chant as The Angels return to town where it all began
In 1983, an outback town told The Angels "No way, get f****d, f**k off". Forty years on, the band returns to where it all began.
'I'm singing with my old buddy again': Paul McCartney on how AI is bringing John Lennon back on stage
Whenever Paul McCartney picks up the guitar to compose new music he still wonders what John Lennon would make of it.
Paul McCartney to visit regional cities for first time on upcoming Australian tour
Legendary musician Paul McCartney has announced he will bring his Got Back tour to Australia in October with Newcastle and the Gold Coast in the line-up.
Eagles bassist Randy Meisner dies aged 77
He was a founding member of the iconic American band known for favourites such as Take It to the Limit, Take It Easy and The Best of My Love.
American singer Tony Bennett remembered as man who 'charmed generations' after death aged 96
Tony Bennett, often hailed as the last of the great saloon singers of the mid-20th century, has died aged 96.
Brutal death of AC/DC manager detailed at gay hate inquiry
New evidence linked to the death of Crispin Dye in Sydney nearly 30 years ago — including a bloodstain on his jeans — has been uncovered at the inquiry.
After 52 years, Paul's love song has finally found its groove
Retired rock 'n' roll musician Paul Shirley was blown away when a streaming service wanted to feature his song in a blockbuster film.
'Domestic violence is everywhere': Tina Turner was a voice for the voiceless
When Tina Turner opened up in 1981 about being a victim of domestic violence, speaking publicly about the issue was unheard of. However, her bravery had an enormous impact on others.
When it comes to catchy songs, there's a reason why these ones get you, hook, line and sinker
Psychologist Tim Byron and musicologist Jadey O’Regan recorded five popular hooks to test your memory. Can you guess the song without vocals?