One hell of a city: how Birmingham embraced its heavy metal legacy
A new exhibition about Black Sabbath finally cements the Midlands’ reputation as the home of a global musical phenomenon
Pop and rock
Whole lotta debt: can Gibson guitars strike a chord again?
The guitar-maker favoured by everyone from Jimmy Page to Johnny Marr has filed for bankruptcy. But with old models fetching up to £200,000, the firm should still be able to trade on its reputation
Not heard Nirvana? Nevermind … How fashion co-opted the band T-shirt
It used to be that if you liked the music, you got the T-shirt. Now, the band T-shirt is a fashion trend all on its own – whether you like what it stands for or not
U2 – 10 of the best
From driving post-punk anthems to emotional ballads, via politics, stadium pomp and global superstardom, the Irish four-piece have delivered a huge catalogue of memorable songs
John, I’m only decorating: David Bowie’s old apartment on sale for $6.5m
The New York apartment where Bowie lived in the 90s is on the market – and his piano’s included in the price
Elton John will help curate new vinyl subscription service
Experience Vinyl will send subscribers the favourite albums of its star curators, including Quincy Jones and Talib Kweli