Hammill’s unique style is examined in print and on tape

drum parts and recording arts

While most musicians flounder attempting to play one instrument, Phil Collins has his cake and eats it. Tony Horkins pieces together the multiple talents and discovers the complete musician

League leader and Moroder man talks tech to Tony Mills

A swim on the wild side

Farther along with Spirit's Randy California.

Weird tales from ace guitarist's LP sessions; shawms, theremins, and a silver band.

From Spandaus to Thompsons — and Richard is gunning for something more than cult recognition of his massively influential guitar style with a new album, Daring Adventures. Moving target: Paul Trynka

After calling it a day with seventies’ supergroup The Band, and an interim period spent scoring soundtracks for Martin Scorsese films, guitarist Robbie Robertson has teamed up with Daniel Lanois, Peter Gabriel and U2 to create an impeccable first solo outing. Mark Prendergast lends the album an appreciative ear.

Much-noticed blues guitarist suggests playing solos on front pickup shock.

The Bahamas boy talks tunes and tides with Adrian Deevoy

The urbane Mr Palmer talks to Hank Bordowitz about crossing over from cult status to general acceptance.

Vintage advice from the veteran vocalist and his experienced ensemble. Philip Bashe met the old hand in New York

The ex-Byrd who invented the jingle jangle 12-string sound natters on the jingle jangle 12-string sound.

Roy Wood risked burning the supper to bring us up to date on his career, his current activities and his method of working in the studio.

Richard Walmsley enquires into a smooth operation

Stephen Duffy & Stephen Street

cocksure ex-tintin ex-duran talks tech

The high priest of Pop discusses his solo album, musicianship, songwriting and The Police.

Arrested whilst gigging with a bunch of jazz musicians in Paris, Sting talks to Paul Tingen about his new album, the inadequacies of high technology, and the future of The Police.

Recording 'If I Ever Lose My Faith In You'

Throw a bunch of talented musicians and a world-class producer into a 16th century mansion, add some juicy gear, shake 'em about and what do you get? Ten Summoner's Tales, if you're lucky.