Perhaps it was John Peel who described Phil Lynott best. Writing in the mid-‘70s, he portrayed Thin Lizzy’s leader as “part rakish lover, part football hooligan, part incurable romantic, part historic ...
Nearly every decade and sub-genre of rock was represented, from Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters" (1991) at #16 to Fleetwood ...
Peter Frampton’s Frampton Comes Alive!, one of the bestselling live albums of all time, is turning 50. You won’t find that on this list, however: instead there’s metal, soul, and an ‘indecently ...
It’s wrongly said he didn’t play on his band’s first two albums. Aware of his “clumsy” approach to solos, he took lessons ...
From Leonard Cohen to Lady Gaga, Dún Laoghaire native Garry Brandon was house photographer in Auckland’s biggest indoor arena ...
A Beatle, some Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, and most of all, Peter Frampton all had records top the charts in 1976.
Trivia: The band always felt slightly embittered that rivals went on to profit from what they considered to be their ...
Elvis Presley's single, "Heartbreak Hotel" was released by RCA Records, Frank Sinatra played a benefit show at Carnegie Hall ...
With 2026 under way, 2fm's Dan Hegarty takes a look at some of the Irish albums turning five to 50 years old this year.
Destiny Boy’s sister defends their mother over viral cursing audio, addresses rumours linking her to his death, and pleads ...
Live Lizzy capture the essence of which Thin Lizzy were renowned… which was always a great “Live” rock show with no holds barred and twin guitar riffs galore!!