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Shock Jocks

It isn't just raucous rock bands and hard partying pop stars that cause all the controversy in the music world. More often than not it's those charged with playing the records or keeping the chat going on the radio. Dubbed shock jocks they've become infamous in their own right due to their often deplorable antics and opinions. Have a look at our collection of the most controversial of all.

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Worst album covers

They say that you can’t judge a book by its cover, but how about an album? Ever since the dawn of the gramophone musicians have had to think of a way of packaging their music. Some are pretty good at it; some on the other hand make appalling choices. Have a look at our selection of some of the worst...


Band splits

Bands often start out aiming at the stars and dreaming of success. The problem is that those lucky enough to hit the big time often find that the trappings and pressures of success are too much to take. Big egos, big money and bad habits are just a few of the things that have put paid to many of...


Bands gone bad

Nearly every artist in music has at least one black mark on their copy book. Even those considered untouchable by fans can occasionally get it wrong with the odd bum note. Here we’ve gathered together some truly awful musical moments in the careers of rock and pop’s biggest and in some cases most...


Crazy rock merchandise

Rock icon and 1960s counter-culture hero Bob Dylan suggested recently that he might enter into the sat nav market as a voiceover artist. Sound bizarre? Well he’s not the only rock star with an entrepreneurial streak. Have a look at our selection of some of the most weird and wonderful product lines,...


MTV Video Music Awards 2009

The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards - known for their headline-grabbing moments - did not disappoint this year, with Kanye West storming onto the stage to interrupt Taylor Swift's acceptance speech for winning Best Female Video.


Rock 'n' Roll Riders

Thanks to the success of the first installment we thought it was time for a sequel to our gallery of outrageous rider demands. So, with thanks as ever to the good folks at the Smoking Gun, who somehow manage to get their hands on the official documents, here is another peak at what some of the...


Reading and Leeds 2009

Check out some great pictures from the Reading and Leeds festivals that took place during weekend.


The most over-hyped bands

Every week, it seems, the music magazines tell us there's a Best New Band in the World ready to rack up the number ones, win our heights, and fly from Japanese stadium gigs to Glastonbury headline slots in their private jets. Except often reality doesn’t quite turn out like the hype suggests…


Pop star hobbies

They're rich, famous and they lead pretty glamorous lifestyles, so what action-packed pastimes do pop and rock stars get up to in their spare time? Here you'll find the aging rockers who love playing with toy trains and collecting stamps, the Brit-popper with a penchant for dairy produce and the...


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