ContactMusic — Rockers Paul Weller and Graham Coxon have signed up to play a Christmas show for a British homeless charity The two stars along with comedians Tim Minchin and Jo Brand will take to the stage for the Stand Up and Rock event in aid of the U K s Crisis ... more info

NME — The event on December 20 will raise money for the homelessness charity more info

ContactMusic — British rockers Graham Coxon and Johnny Marr have paid tribute to legendary guitarist Bert Jansch following his death on Wednesday 05Oct11 The pioneering folk musician passed away at a hospice in Hampstead north London after a two-year battle with lu... more info

NME — Paul Smith and Robert Peston also offer their respects more info

Guardian Music — Pioneering folk guitarist dies following two-year battle with cancerBert Jansch, a leading figure in the British folk revival of the 60s and one of the most respected musicians of his generation, has died aged 67 following a long battle with cancer.A... more info

NME — Former Pentangle guitarist was a big influence on Johnny Marr and Graham Coxon more info

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ContactMusic — Bosses at guitar giant Fender have unveiled a signature instrument in honour of Blur rocker Graham Coxon. The beige-coloured, vintage-style Telecaster has the guitarist's autograph on its body and has gone on sale for 1,150 (720) on the company's web... more info

ContactMusic — Alex James says making cheese and raising his children are holding back a Blur reunion. The band's bassist - who is also a full time cheese farmer - is planning to meet up with bandmates guitarist Graham Coxon, drummer Dave Rowntree and singer Damon ... more info

Guardian Music — (Regal)Although Baxter Dury's half-mumbled cockney narratives are naturally reminiscent of his late father, Ian Dury's Blockheads blended punk, R&B and music hall, whereas his son's third and album is full of terrific, understated, dry, post-modern, ... more info