Guardian Music — April 1965: Number 7 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of rock musicNothing is more central to rock mythology than the cult of the lead guitarist. And no one did more to create that cult than Eric Clapton. He had already been a member... more info

Guardian Music — August 1966: Number 11 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of rock musicIf Eric Clapton created the cult of the guitar hero, Jimi Hendrix was to supplant him. Hendrix already had years on the US touring circuit as a backing musician whe... more info

Guardian Music — MP calls for expanded investigation as list grows of those allegedly hacked by Jonathan Rees for News InternationalPressure is building on the Metropolitan police to expand their phone-hacking inquiry to include a notorious private investigator who w... more info

Guardian Music — (Proper Records)Celebrating visionary British trad-jazz veteran Chris Barber's 80th, this two-disc set includes encounters with Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Dr John and Eric Clapton among others – testaments to how influential Barber was for a gene... more info

Totally Fuzzy — "You can see why Jools Holland is so bats about Imelda May…authentic boogie-woogie piano, a genuinely great voice that revs like a hotrod at the start line, and she writes her own material." - Mojo Irish rockabilly songwriter and performer Imelda... more info

Guardian Music — North-eastern artist with a meticulous and tranquil touchRon Bone, who has died aged 60, was a highly accomplished artist who was making the transition from serene interiors to portraiture when cancer intervened. He had finished only a small number... more info

Guardian Music — Ten years ago, John Harris was within seconds of a meeting Bob Dylan – until Eric Clapton stole him away. Now he talks to those who have been granted an audience with rock's greatest enigmaImagine this: since you were 11 years old, you have been c... more info

Totally Fuzzy — British singer Kate Bush acts out the title to her new album, Director's Cut. The reclusive British star is one of pop's great perfectionists. On her first album in six years, Bush revisits — and re-records — some of her material from the late... more info

Guardian Music — We mark the 30th anniversary of Marley's death with a playlist of hits, obscurities and surprising cover versionsAt the 30th anniversary of his death, Bob Marley has become a more iconic figure than he was during his lifetime. His music is heard less... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Leon Russell never quite hit all the right notes the way he did on his 1970 eponymous debut. He never again seemed as convincing in his grasp of Americana music and themes, never again seemed as individual, and never again did his limited, slurred ... more info