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What's the definition of a New Romantic

A. Of all the fashions, cults and fads that have populated popular music, the New Romantic era is the hardest to pin down, mainly because it was less of a musical style than a youth culture01:00 Mon 09th Jul 2001

Who was John Lee Hooker

A. John Lee Hooker, the veteran bluesman who died on 22 June, was one of the last remaining links with the origins of blues music. Estimates of Hooker's age vary between 80 and 85, but whatever his01:00 Mon 02nd Jul 2001

Did Tubular Bells make Richard Branson rich

A. As the first release on Richard Branson's brand new Virgin Records label, this album's success was the start of the multi-million pound music business empire created by Richard Branson. Q. The01:00 Mon 02nd Jul 2001

I've heard that dead pop stars are getting their own chart, is this true

A. It's a possibility, although not a definite fact, the idea has been put forward by Mike Shalett, founder of a company called SoundScan, a New York data company that compiles US record sales01:00 Mon 02nd Jul 2001

Is nostalgia good for pop music

A. People who study history are of the opinion that in order to see where we are going, we need to see where we've been. That may be true in terms of avoiding military conflict; it doesn't01:00 Tue 26th Jun 2001

How can I make my band a success

A. The short answer is … there is no short answer! Q. Fair enough, I'll settle for the longer answer then. A. Right. Let's assume you've got a strong image, some excellent original songs,01:00 Mon 25th Jun 2001

Are 'live'concerts value for money

The concept of value is a tricky one to pin down in any financial transaction. It comes down to the notion of what people want, and what they are willing to pay for it. If you are a massive fan of an01:00 Mon 25th Jun 2001

Why did everyone make a fuss when Bob Dylan turned sixty

A. The fact that Bob Dylan is officially an 'old man' means that the 'protest generation' which Dylan single-handedly kick-started in the early 1960s is getting older as well, and they took a long01:00 Mon 18th Jun 2001

What does 'heavy metal' actually mean

A. In its truest form, the rock music style known as 'heavy metal' is captured by the albums of Led Zeppelin, who were the first band to take the blues influences of rock music and weld them to a01:00 Mon 18th Jun 2001

As a singer, how can I protect my voice

A. The problem with the environment in which pop and rock is delivered is that it includes just about everything that's bad for the human voice. Q. That doesn't sound too good! A. It isn't!01:00 Mon 18th Jun 2001

Who is the unsung hero of the blues

A. His name is Roy Buchanan. Q. Not a name that's instantly familiar. A. Maybe not, but his reputation as a musician and an influence make Roy Buchanan worthy of the accolade 'the guitarist's01:00 Mon 11th Jun 2001

What is glam rock

A. Ah, musical categories, don't you just love 'em It's a peculiarly British press phenomenon, the urge to lump certain bands and artists together under a common label. From 1970 to 1975, the01:00 Mon 11th Jun 2001

Who is Joey Ramone

A. Joey Ramone can probably lay claim to the sort of title that almost any musician would love to get their hands on - the originator of a 'style' - in Joey's case, the style was punk rock. Q. 01:00 Mon 11th Jun 2001

Who was Joey Ramone

Why has Joey Ramone's death been in the news, who was he Joey Ramone can probably lay claim to the sort of title that almost any musician would love to get their hands on ' the originator of a01:00 Mon 11th Jun 2001

Who compiles the weekly music charts

A. These days, the charts are compiled and overseen by The Music Industry Chart Services Ltd, a company set up by the music industry to ensure that the Charts represent an accurate assessment of01:00 Mon 04th Jun 2001

The Festival Survival Guide

Q. I'm planning to go to some of the outdoor music festivals, is there any advice to ensure a safe and successful summer A. The golden rules for enjoyment of music festivals are the same as any01:00 Mon 04th Jun 2001

Who is the biggest influence in jazz music

A. There can be few musicians more able to claim the 'biggest influence' label than Miles Davis. Q. Why is he considered so important A. If you check back through the history of jazz music from01:00 Mon 04th Jun 2001

Who is the daddyo of jazz

Who is the biggest influence in jazz music There can be few musicians more able to claim the 'biggest influence' label than Miles Davis. Why is he considered so important If you check back01:00 Mon 04th Jun 2001