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

Golden boy of the teeny bop scene a closet guitar hero? It's true, all true. Muso musings captured for posterity by Dave Burrluck and Susan Rookledge.

brothers patrick and gregory reflect on the pitfalls of early success

Tony Horkins confesses a closet liking for the king of Canadian A.O.R. Let the kids rock...

Is there more to Britain's latest megastars than a barrel-load of hype, a few jars of hair gel and a clever Giorgio Moroder production job? After talking to the band, Tim Goodyer thinks there is.

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

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

tim simenon turns the tables

Calum Malcolm: Going to Caledonia

Bassist Sara Lee and guitar player Andy Gill discuss sonic invention and positive discrimination.

Back in the '60s it was Jefferson Airplane, then it was Jefferson Starship, then it was simply Starship. Brad Leigh Benjamin compares notes with the Synclavier king of one of rock's institutions.

Technical excess brought them success in the 70s, Trevor Horn rejuvenated them in the '80s, now they're working towards the '90s. Deborah Parisi asks the Yes men if there's anything left to say after 20 years.

Chas de Whalley chinwagging with the man behind some of the best tracks by Toyah, Marillion, and Thin Lizzy — Nick Tauber

Caught during their London rehearsals, keyboard-playing half Mike Talbot stands up for his organ.

Over The Tracks With The Big Express

making The Big Express and strumming guitars

Getting twisted with Twisted Sister