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

Mjsbigblog — Tonight’s Song Spoilers! “That’s All” by Genesis – Phil? “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper – Elise? “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler – Skyler? “Flashdance” by Irene Cara – Jessica? “If You Don’t Know Me By Now... more info

Guardian Music — Composer and arranger of 60s French pop hits, horror film scores and 'audio homages' to the Stones and the Beach BoysWhen the Verve's Bittersweet Symphony became one of pop's more famous copyright cases in the late 1990s, it was widely known that 100... more info

Guardian Music — Admitting I liked Simply Red didn't fit with the NME's Maoist indie conspiracy, but Hucknall's repertoire is studded with triumphsIt was 1987, and I was 17, that eager and impressionable age when booze, nightclubs and inconclusive romantic encounters... more info

Topix — Mick Hucknall of Simply Red fame has not died in an accident involving a jet ski on the Turks and Caicos Islands, contrary to what internet rumours may have you believe. more info

NME — Singer is thought to be alive and well, despite reports of fatal jet-ski accident more info

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ContactMusic — Shaun Ryder once thought Simply Red were the Happy Mondays The former Happy Mondays singer - who was famous for his wild partying in the 80s and 90s - was sharing a drink with a friend before his gig when he thought his band had taken to the stage w.... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — On August 10th 1996, Oasis played the first of two nights at Knebworth. Support for the two days included TheProdigy, Ocean Colour Scene, Charlatans, Manic Street Preachers, Kula Shaker and Dreadzone.Below is a review and videos from THE TIMES of the... more info

Guardian Music — Ryan Stewart chops and dices 80s R&B with a J Dilla-ish attention to detail to create exquisite slow-motion soulHometown: Springfield, Ohio.The lineup: Ryan Stewart (music, production).The background: We discovered StewRat by chance on the weekend af... more info