Yui Mok, PA As if Jarvis Cocker's position as a national treasure wasn't already secure, the frontman of reformed Britpop heroes Pulp has endeared himself to his fanbase just that little more. Making note that the band's triumphant gig at Hyde Park on Sunday. July 3, was the first of Pulp's gigs to be announced since their reunion, Cocker ...

Jacques Brinon, AP/PA Former members of the Doors marked the 40th anniversary of the death of the band's frontman, Jim Morrison, by visiting his grave in Paris on Sunday, July 3. Associated Press reports that guitarist Robby Krieger and keyboardist Ray Manzarek held a vigil at the late singer's grave at Pere Lachaise cemetery where, joined ...

Joel Ryan, AP/PA Having lived the high life as one of the most intoxicated and boisterous rock'n'roll stars of recent years, Liam Gallagher may well be mellowing out. The 38-year-old Beady Eye frontman has revealed that he's jumped on the wagon and has been sober for the last six months. Talking to chat show host Alan Carr on Channel 4's ...

Kevin Winter, Getty Images It's just not enough to be one of the pivotal figures in the history of rock 'n' roll when it comes to London's Haringey Council. Officials have rejected a request to have Bob Dylan awarded the freedom of the London borough after they decided that he hadn't done enough for the area to merit such an accolade. ...

Chris Saunders "They're calling us 'avant garde'," chuckles Duane Eddy, "which is kind of true, because we avant garde a clue what we're doing!" Let it not be said that rock'n'roll is without humour and Duane Eddy, one of the most instantly recognisable and important guitarists of his and any generation, is chuckling at his recollection of ...

Dimitri Hakke, Redferns UPDATE: The two men appeared at Exeter Magistrates' Court on Thursday morning and have been remanded until July 1. The pair spoke only to confirm their identities. The two men at the centre of an alleged plot to harm and rob blue-eyed soul singer Joss Stone are due to appear before Exeter magistrates later on ...

Kevin Mazur, WireImage Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards' dedication to the band is second-to-none. Indeed, he's brutally honest about the hurt caused by Sir Mick Jagger's decision to go solo back in the 1980s, so it's something of a surprise to hear that man known as "The Human Riff" is looking at collaborating outside of the band -- ...