Brooklyn Vegan — Prolific session guitarist Big Jim Sullivan, who played on hits by stars including Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey and Dusty Springfield, has died. Sullivan, 71, was reputed to have played on more than 1,000 hits including 55 number one singles... His... more info

ContactMusic — A session guitarist who played with David Bowie, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones and Dusty Springfield has died.'Big' Jim Sullivan passed away at his home... more info

The Independent — My 'The Best of Bond' CD died for Queen and country. Sung along to with abandon, played to destruction, it died nobly. But few recent Bond songs have come close to the high points (and notes) of Shirley Bassey's bests ("Diamonds are Forever"! "Moonr... more info

Guardian Music — The ordinary girl capable of extraordinary feeling has returned the Bond theme to its dangerous basicsIt's been the worst kept secret in pop. But the sheer obviousness of Adele being the right candidate for the Bond theme – that big voice for inter... more info

Guardian Music — Goldfinger has the most sinister villain and best soundtrack but it's the inept fumbling of 007 that truly sets this Bond film apartThe first time I laid eyes on James Bond, he had just emerged from the ocean with a fake seagull on his head. He then ... more info

Guardian Music — After a long period of speculation, singer admits 'it ended up being a bit of a no-brainer to do it in the end'It is not quite the stuff of an Ian Fleming novel, but the mystery over who will sing the theme song for the new James Bond film has been r... more info

Guardian Music — Emeli Sandé, Spice Girls, Ed Sheeran, Jessie J … was this really the best music Britain has to offer?As the celebratory dust settles, we would like to know: which five songs you would have chosen to close the Olympic Games?To start things off, her... more info

Guardian Music — Not even showbiz royalty is spared as Guardian critic Stanley Reynolds casts his acerbic eye over the entertainment industryFor years now we have been playing a game called Booking the Cabaret for the Titanic. I think we first booked Shirley Bassey, ... more info

Guardian Music — Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Kylie Minogue, Annie Lennox, Grace Jones, Jessie J, Gary Barlow, will.i.am, Madness, Robbie Williams, Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey were among the stars who entertained the Queen on Monday night more info

Guardian Music — Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and, er, JLS are preparing for a mammoth three-hour concert for Her Majesty. Can they handle it? More to the point – can we?7.00pm: Yes, we've heard all the arguments: an out-dated institution! Off message with the you... more info