When Amy Winehouse passed away in 2011 at the age of 27, she joined a select group of hyper talented musicians who passed away at that young age. But it is not the year 27 that is cursed, but rather a music industry that preys on an individual’s weaknesses and encourages them to be destructive.
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May 2024
Shania Twain - ‘There is no man that intimidates me’
Today’s guest has the biggest selling studio album ever in the UK by an international female artist. She has won five Grammys, sold more than 100 million albums worldwide and, at 58, remains the top-selling female country pop artist of all time. This year, she makes her Glastonbu ... Show More
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Oct 2024
Neneh Cherry - ‘My mother’s death undid me.’
If you’d told the 12-year-old me, listening to Manchild and Buffalo Stance on repeat at school in Belfast, that I would one day be interviewing Neneh Cherry, I wouldn’t have believed you. This woman is so iconic and has shaped so much of our culture - it’s not just her monster hi ... Show More
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Apr 2025
This Moment in Music History for 04-05-2025
On April 5th in music history, one significant event took place in 1994. On this day, Kurt Cobain, the iconic lead singer and guitarist of the influential grunge band Nirvana, was found dead at his home in Seattle, Washington. His death, which was ruled a suicide, sent shockwaves ... Show More
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Jul 2023
Ariana Grande: Terror on Tour, Tragedy in Manchester, and Learning to Sing Again
On May 22, 2017, a terrorist detonated a bomb outside Ariana Grande’s performance at Manchester Arena. The blast killed 22 people. It injured over a thousand more. The attack remains one of the most heartbreaking events in music history. Parents were terrified. Younger fans sudde ... Show More
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