Guardian Music — The national anthem is headed for the top of the charts. Or is it?Age: At least 267.Appearance: Gender-bending.Eh? It was originally God Save the King. Also, nationalanthemy.That's not actually a word. All right then. Joyless, droning …That's bett... more info

Guardian Music — As the 25th anniversary celebrations build for the groundbreaking album, Robin Denselow recalls the huge controversy it causedIt was a plush affair for the mid-80s, an era when record sales had already begun to decline, and when music writers had alr... more info

Guardian Music — Despite objections from Axl, the feuding rockers are inducted alongside Donovan, Beastie Boys and Red Hot Chili PeppersDespite many protests – including his own – Axl Rose has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Although he did not... more info

Gigwise — Axl Rose isn't the only on to miss event as illness strikes down two inductees more info

Starpulse — Illness has forced Rod Stewart to scrap his planned Faces reunion at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Ohio on Saturday. The singer was scheduled to hit the stage with former bandmates Ron Wood, Ken... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Rod Stewart, who gained rock 'n' roll fame with the band Faces before going on to solo superstardom, said on Friday he will miss his old group's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this weekend as he battles the flu. more info

ContactMusic — Illness has forced Rod Stewart to scrap his planned The Faces reunion at the Rock Roll Hall of Fame in Ohio on Saturday 14Apr12 The singer was scheduled to hit the stage with former bandmates Ronnie Wood Kenney Jones and Ian MCLagan after the group w... more info

Guardian Music — Guns N' Roses singer announces he won't be showing up to the band's induction and declined the honour for himselfAxl Rose has announced that he won't be showing up to see the band inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and declined the honour f... more info

ContactMusic — Rihanna takes fashion inspiration from rocker Rod Stewart The 24-year-old SM hitmaker - who is famed for her towering heels and raunchy outfits - has several fashion muses including the 67-year-old Maggie May hitmaker Naming her style ico... more info

ContactMusic — Rod Stewart will celebrate the publication of his autobiography later this year Oct12 with a run of shows in Las Vegas The singer who will be inducted in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Ohio this weekend 14Apr12 as a member of The Faces will pe.... more info