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The article offers information on the late American rock musician James Luther Dickinson, focusing on his contribution in the success of the rock band The Rolling Stones, his legacy in the rock music industry, and his memoir "I'm Just Dead, I'm Not Gone."

The article focuses on the English folk rock singer-songwriter Roy Harper, who performed concerts on his 75th birthday across Great Britain.

The article discusses musician Bono's statements of wisdom which have made him one of the top rock musicians, which include believing in the blank page, questioning everything and the time frame for great opportunities.

The article follows the rebound of Thomas Cohen, former lead singer of the rock band S.C.U.M. who dealt with the death of his wife due to drug overdose in 22014 and was able to return to performing in January 2016 as a solo artist singing songs from his yet-to-be-released album "Bloom Forever." INSET: Velvet Voices.

The article presents a profile of the British rock band Savages and mentions topics including the band's creation by guitarist Gemma Thompson and lead singer Jehnny Beth, their first show in January 2012, and their release of the album "Adore Life."

The article explores the life and career of The Stone Roses rock band vocalist Ian Brown and mentions topics including Brown's personality, his testimony against former teacher and TV weatherman Fred Talbot in relation to sexual offense allegations, and the return of the band on stage in June 2016.

The article gives information about rock band Wolf Alice, which consists of singers including Ellie Rowsell, and mentions songs composed by them including "My Love is Cool."

The article offers the author's insights on Jerry Garcia, an American musician of the band "Grateful Dead," in relation to the 50th anniversary of the band's creation in 1965. Topics include the first concert trip of Garcia, his intake of the LSD-25, a consciousness expanding acid drop or psychedelics, and the psychedelic culture introduce by the band in the 1960s.

A reprint of an article about the rock band the Stone Roses, which appeared in the March 1995 issue of the periodical, is presented. Topics discussed include the band's recording of their second album "Second Coming," the role of the group in popularizing the rock music trend called "Madchester" and the legal battles they fought while recording the album. Also discussed are the reasons why the album took several years to finish.

The article profiles the rock band the Charlatans. Topics discussed include the career history of the group, the impact of the death of drummer Jon Brookes on the band and the changes underwent by the band in terms of personnel lineup. Also discussed are their most notable albums, the types of music they play and the challenges they encounter throughout the years.

The article profiles the rock band AC/DC. Topics discussed include the group's career history, the challenges encountered by the group throughout their career, including band member Malcolm Young being diagnosed with dementia, and the changes underwent by the band in terms of personnel through the years. Also discussed are the most notable albums of AC/DC and the factors behind their popularity and career longevity.

An interview with the rock band Bombay Bicycle Club is presented. The members discuss whether they ever considered changing their band name, the pranks and jokes they pull on each other and the worst breakfast they ever had while touring. They also talk about their experiences of being in a big band, the most famous person they ever saw in a men's room, their experiences with police and whether any of them has ever been sick onstage.

The article features the musical group, The Doors, lead by Jim Morrison, along with information on the group's debut album, Morrison's residency at The London Fog nightclub on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles County, California, and their debut single "Break On Through (To The Other Side)."

The article reviews the performance of rock duo The Black Keys at the Paléo Festival, an annual rock festival, held in Nyon, Switzerland on July 22, 2014.

The article features the members of the former The Smiths band. It looks back at the decision of drummer Simon Wolstencrofts to quit the band and the 11-year period of his drug abuse while the band was experiencing success. Highlighted are the experiences of drummer Mike Morrison with the Snow Patrol band, as well as the career of drummer Chad Channing with the band Nirvana. Also featured are singer Lianne Morgan and bassist Simon Hinkler.

The article presents an oral history of the late rock, blues and soul singer-songwriter and guitarist Jeff Buckley, the son of singer-songwriter Tim Buckley. Topics discussed include Buckley's relationship with his mother Mary Guibert, how he started playing the guitar, and relationship with his father. Also discussed are Buckley's reasons for attending a tribute for his father and the views of other people about Buckley.

An interview with frontman Tom Meighan and songwriter/guitarist Serge Pizzorno, members of the rock band Kasabian, is presented. Topics discussed include the upcoming release of the band's fifth album "48:13," family life of Pizzorno, and Meighan's inspiration to become a rock musician. Also discussed are Pizzorno's role as co-frontman, hyperactivity behavior of Meighan, and the other members of the band which include drummer Ian Matthews and bassist Chris Edwards. INSET: PAINT IT BLACK.

An interview with heavy metal singer and songwriter Ozzy Osbourne is presented. Topics discussed include Osbourne's touring with the Black Sabbath band, his brief prison experience in 1966 due to burglary, and his tattoos. Also discussed are his autobiography, his previous attempt to become a vegan, and life with his wife Sharon Osbourne.

An interview with Noel Gallagher, songwriter and member of the rock band Oasis, is presented. Gallagher talks about his childhood, his reaction to his parents' separation when he was a teenager and events that led him to become a songwriter. He also discusses the agreement he made with the other members of Oasis before he joined the band, his opinion about lead singer and brother Liam Gallagher, the band's first live performance experience and how success has impacted his personal life.

An interview with brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher of the band Oasis is presented. The Gallaghers talk about the reasons for their decision to become members of Oasis, sound recordings that they like collecting and how they came to the understanding that Noel will write the lyrics and Liam will provide the vocals. They also discuss the band's public reputation, their opinions about fellow rock band the Rolling Stones and the nature of their relationship as brothers and co-members of a band.

The author describes several artifacts and photographs of the rock band Oasis that will be on display at the exhibition "Chasing the Sun: Oasis 1993-1997" on April 11-22, 2014 at Londonnewcastle Project Space in East London, England. Topics discussed include memorabilia from the period covering the first three Oasis albums, the original mock-up for the debut single "Supersonic," and props from the cover of the album "Definitely Maybe." Also mentioned are concert passes and tour laminates.

The article offers information about the music career and life of Ronnie Lane, a member of English rock band the Faces. Before becoming a rock musician, Lane was a teen idol in Great Britain and the rest of Europe as part of the Small Faces. When he decided to leave the music industry in 1973, he fulfilled his dream of becoming a gypsy and established his own traveling circus, the Passing Show.

The article presents an interview with members of the English indie rock band Wild Beasts. Vocalist Tom Fleming relates the reason behind the decision of the group to take the bulk of a year off after releasing three albums. Hayden Thorpe reveals the changes during the band's time off and how it also brought it own problems. Fleming talks about the challenges the group faced over the past seven years.

The article presents a chronological history showing how the band Fleetwood Mac shifted from being blues rock musicians to soft rock musicians. In April 1967, the band was formed by blues guitarist Peter Green in England, with members Mick Fleetwood on the drums, guitarist Jeremy Spencer and bassist Bob Brunning. In Ferbuary 1971, Spencer quit the band to join the Children of God, a religious cult.

The article features the rock band Fleetwood Mac, particularly its former leader and vocalist Peter Green. It claims that as of October 2013, Green is working with his new band called The Splinter Group. Among the songs of the band under Green are "Black Magic Woman," "The Green Manalishi," and "Man of the World."

The article presents a chronological history of the band The Clash. The band was formed in June 1976 when Bernie Rhodes succeeded in persuading Joe Strummers to leave his band to join Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Keith Levene and Terry Chimes. In September 1976, Strummer terminated second guitarist Levene from the band.

In this article, the author focuses on personal and professional career of musician Josh Homme. He states that his parents were religious but they were not Catholics and they have been influenced by music. He further mentions the hard rock band Queens of the Stone Age, rock band Kyuss and the Desert Sessions, a musical collective series.

The article features several British musicians who have found a second career as a disc jockey (DJ). They explain how does a musician becomes a DJ and what does being a singer teach one about spinning discs. Some of the musicians featured in the article are Guy Garvey, Jarvis Cocker, Cerys Matthews and Huey Morgan.

An interview with American rock singer, songwriter and musician Alice Cooper is presented. He reveals what happened when the King of rock and roll Elvis Presley offered to meet him back in 1971. Cooper relates the reason for proposing to his wife Sheryl in a toilet. When asked whether he ever cheated at golf and who he thinks is the worst celebrity cheat, he mentions former U.S. President Bill Clinton.

An interview with British comedian and rock musician Ricky Gervais is presented. He highlights his three-decade relationship with screenwriter Jane Fallon. He considers musician and actor David Bowie as one of his heroes in the entertainment industry. He emphasizes his first work on "The 11 O'Clock Show" wherein he was receiving 800 dollars per day.

The article focuses on the evolution of the different personalities of lead vocalists in rock music from 1956 to 2012. The rock and roll personalities of frontmen are highlighted which include cafe racer, stoned age and starchild. Illustrations depicting the rock and roll personalities are presented.

The article features dubstep artist Skrillex, whose real name is Sonny Moore, from Los Angeles, California. Moore started as the singer of the group From First To Last, then as a solo artist dabbling with new bands before settling as electronic dance music artist in 2010. His first release as Skrillex was called "My Name Is Skrillex." He has worked with several rock musicians, including Mötley Crüe's Tommy Lee, The Doors, and Korn.

Photographs of several rock musicians and bands are presented, which include Chris Martin of Coldplay, Noel Gallagher and Muse.

The article focuses on the history of the rock group Ramones in the U.S. It recalls the group's success in recording three music albums, which had all topped the Billboard countdown in the country. However, it also outlines the respective characters, disagreements, and misunderstandings of the group's members, which motivated them to split up despite the effort of their producers to intervene and settle their issues. A brief overview of the group's journey throughout their career is provided.