I've just binge watched the French police drama Spiral in February, all 8 series. Don't know why I didn't watch it from the off but glad I've caught up now, I thought it was brilliant, right up there with The Wire. Great writing, acting, twists and turns galore, with characters who will live long in...

Anyone else recall hearing One Of These Days on the Old Grey Whistle Test when they used to play odd tracks with added animation?
I was gobsmacked and went out and bought Meddle pretty soon after. Great album, (though as a Manc it's a shame about the Kop making an appearance )

I've been listening to a lot of Steven Wilson solo albums this weekend and it occurred to me what a fine bass player Nick Beggs is.

Too shy shy hush hush eye to eye

Unbelievably I forgot to mention the great Robbie Shakespeare who together with Sly Dunbar formed my favourite rhythm section, how remiss of me.

Also, how many great songs has Donald "Duck" Dunn played on? Hundreds, thousands?

Danny Thompson

(also I could listen to him reminisce all day, what a man)

also,

Ronnie Lane

Rory Gallagher
Richard Thompson
Robin Trower
Matt Schofield
Buddy Whittington
Tony McPhee
David Gilmour
Joanne Shaw Taylor
Bonnie Raitt

I'm a life long Man U fan, and before you come out with the usual gag I happen to be a Salford lad so I support my local team. I haven't gone along to a game at OT for over 4 years now and can't say I miss it that much. I even cancelled Sky Sports during the first lockdown and have never reactivated...

I feel I should like Rush as bands of their ilk and vintage take up a lot of my music collection, but no matter how many times I've tried over many years they still leave me cold. I’m a big Rush fan. It’s not just the music. Neil Peart’s lyrics are sometimes very profound. Three incredible musician...

I was sat thinking about this last night and another artist came to mind, Joni Mitchell. Now normally female vocalists are high up on my list of listening delights (Lucinda Williams, Sandy Denny, Eva Cassidy, Erin McKeown to name a few) but there is just something about her voice and style that I ju...

I feel I should like Rush as bands of their ilk and vintage take up a lot of my music collection, but no matter how many times I've tried over many years they still leave me cold.