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In Memoriam: A tribute to the musicians we lost in 2024

Musicians who died in 2024 include Paul Di'Anno, Wayne Kramer, Dickey Betts, Steve Harley, Duane Eddy, Steve Albini and more

Louder

“I had no control whatsoever. I was about to drown. I saw my life disappearing in front of me”: The epic story of Cat Stevens, the 70s superstar who turned his back on music

How Cat Stevens became one of music’s biggest stars – then walked away from it

Louder

"It felt as though there were three guitars behind me that night": The night Jimi Hendrix saved Engelbert Humperdinck

Crooner Engelbert Humperdinck reveals how Jimi Hendrix became his guitarist – for one night only

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A beginner's guide to Cat Stevens in six essential albums

Despite a string of hits including Matthew & Son, I'm Gonna Get Me a Gun and Wild World, Cat Stevens was always a reluctant star. These are his best albums

Louder

Ben Elton: ‘I often felt a one-man cliché in the 80s’

The comedian, 65, talks about Elton John, Cat Stevens, unrequited love and pious anti-sexist, anti-racist ranting

The Guardian - UK

"I remember this cold, damp day in Barnes Cemetery, lugging this plexiglas coffin around with Mickey Mouse": The curious story of Free's debut album

Recorded for just £800, Free’s Tons Of Sobs remains one of rock’s greatest debut albums

Louder

Gerry Conway, drummer with Fairport Convention, Jethro Tull, Pentangle and more, dead at 76

Gerry Conway's death has been confirmed by Fairport Convention

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How the 1960s Gibson J-200 upset acoustic purists but remained King of the flat-tops in the eyes of the Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Yusuf/Cat Stevens

The bridge was the one thing the purists just couldn't cross, but those who did found an acoustic bursting with songs and a tone that could not be matched

Guitar World

‘I hate karaoke!’ Albert Hammond Jr’s honest playlist

The Strokes guitarist grew up on Phil Collins and has Cat Stevens as his alarm tone, but when it comes to the bedroom, he prefers a long player

The Guardian - UK

Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 16-22

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of July 16-22 include singer Don Henley, Broadway composer Alan Menken and actor Billie Lourd

The Independent UK

The wrinkly musicians still rocking the world - but when will they be dethroned?

A host of big names are proving pop music isn't the domain of rebellious youngsters - but while one music lover is in his element, a younger fan thinks it's time to get off the stage

Daily Mirror

Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens at Glastonbury review: a warmly likeable legend wins over new and old fans

When it comes down to pure songwriting chops, Stevens can compete with anyone on Worthy Farm

Evening Standard

Cat Stevens gives special shout out to Ricky Gervais during Glastonbury Legends set

The comedian celebrated his birthday on Sunday 25 June

The Independent UK

Glastonbury 2023, Sunday live: Elton John plays final UK show to one of festival’s biggest ever audiences

Rocket Man bids farewell as he played what could be his final live show in the UK, with a jaw-dropping, career-spanning set of his greatest songs

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Manchester Evening News

Glastonbury fans says Yusuf/Cat Stevens has 'still got it' as he gives 'timeless' performance

The legendary singer-songwriter performed his biggest hits at the festival

The Independent UK

Yusuf / Cat Stevens review, Glastonbury 2023: Legendary artist comes across as a folk Nile Rodgers

Cat Stevens more than earns his place in the Legends slot, while country rebels The Chicks pick their covers wisely

Tom’s Guide

How to watch Elton John at Glastonbury live online for free, full Sunday lineup

Our guide explains how to watch Elton John at Glasto and Sunday’s acts live from anywhere, with live streams of Glastonbury Festival 2023 online free through BBC iPlayer.

The Independent UK

Cat Stevens gives special shout out to Ricky Gervais during Glastonbury Legends set

The comedian celebrates his birthday on Sunday 25 June

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Liverpool Echo

Glastonbury Festival 2023: full line up for Sunday including Elton John and Blondie

Elton John will headline Glastonbury tonight

The Independent UK

Carly Rae Jepsen set to make her Glastonbury debut: ‘This is in the elite class’

Jepsen, 37, is headed to Worthy Farm for her inaugural show on Friday 23 June

The Guardian - UK

‘People complained that I had my ass out’: all-star Glastonbury veterans advise festival first-timers

The likes of Fatboy Slim and Sophie Ellis-Bextor are used to the mud and madness, but Cat Stevens, Rick Astley and others are Glasto virgins. We pair them off to discuss what to expect

Evening Standard

The worst set-clashes of Glastonbury 2023: From Arctic Monkeys vs The Chemical Brothers to Kelis vs WizKid

The Worthy Farm line-up may be extensive, but the scheduling conflicts are still as infruriating as ever

WhatToWatch

Glastonbury 2023 — all the must-see acts according to Radio 2's Richie Anderson

Glastonbury 2023 — Radio 2 presenter Richie Anderson on his ones to watch from this year’s festival.

MusicRadar

The story of Wild World: "I don’t think that either Cat Stevens or Alun Davies would have been the same without the other. They were a complete fit”

Tea For The Tillerman producer and former Yardbirds bassist Paul Samwell-Smith on the recording of an acoustic classic

TechRadar

How to watch Glastonbury 2023: live stream the festival from anywhere in the world

Follow our guide on how to watch a Glastonbury 2023 live stream online from anywhere, as Worthy Farm flings open its hallowed gates for the biggest music festival of the summer.

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