MY HERO by FOO FIGHTERS. Story by Smokie Dawson
Urgency is dictating that we move more quickly now, so we forge on past rave tents full of writhing, scantily dressed youngsters, many with glazed eyes.
GIMME SHELTER featuring MERRY CLAYTON Story by Rijn Collins
I’ve been so immersed in music before that I’ve forgotten where the knife ends and my body begins. Sometimes I wear scars of songs that move me; a nick on my finger, a burn on my wrist.
GUDBUY T’JANE by SLADE Story by Kevin Densley
The best thing about Glenda’s enthusiasm, though, was that it triggered my interest in Slade.
HONKY TONK WOMEN by THE ROLLING STONES Story by Kevin Densley
We rehearsed a great deal for our debut. The gig was in the clubrooms of the St Albans Football Club on a winter’s night, with a pig on a spit, a few barrels and a good-sized crowd.
YOUTH GONE WILD by SKID ROW Memoir by Nikki Tranter
I felt uneasy, like the world I knew at 11 was broken, and 17 transformed kisses into wounds.
WE BUILT THIS CITY ON ROCK AND ROLL by STARSHIP Story narrated by David Oke
This cheesy American 1980s song, with an equally tacky film clip, provokes a memory bathed in anger, frustration and disappointment - my first experience of really distrusting a real estate agent.
FOOL FOR YOU ANYWAY by FOREIGNER Story by Kevin Densley
Tina told me one of her favourite songs was a ballad from the album, Fool For You Anyway; for a while, I listened to that song repeatedly and thought of her.
WIND OF CHANGE by SCORPIONS Story by David Oke
There was almost no conversation happening in the taxi so when the familiar whistling in the introduction to Wind Of Change came on early morning Portugal radio there was room for listening and contemplation.
CAN THE CAN by SUZI QUATRO Story by Stephen Andrew
Listen to Stephen Andrew as he recalls errant high-school days and a taciturn teacher.
BREAK AWAY by THE BEACH BOYS Story by Rowan MacDonald
The Beach Boys were there with us on each and every road trip. Each song had its own special moment to shine along the journey.