The latest Then & Now looks at prog rockers Marillion. Xavier Russell was there right at the beginning, but has not clapped eyes on the band since March 1983. So, we sent him along to check out Marillion at the High High Voltage Festival. First off, his review from The Marquee Club, London in 1981 has been reprinted as it originally appeared in Sounds magazine, under the heading: A Return To Kaftans And Loonpants! (more…)

OK, time for the second part of the first day of High Voltage. Time to find out about Bigelf, Zappa Plays Zappa, Cathedral, Saxon, Foreigner, Heaven & Hell, Black Label Society, Asia, Transatlantic and ZZ Top. (more…)

Rococo were all things to all fans. But not enough of one thing to appeal to the music industry. So while this 70s Brit crew had the ability to be megastars, in the end they were visited by their hairy godfather, who said: “You shall go to the Cult Heroes section.” Almost punk pioneers, as well as being uniquely progressive, Rococo nearly worked with David Bowie, and had one cunning plan scuppered by Elton John. Read on for this tale of mystery and imagination. Check out all of our Cult Heroes here. (more…)

WHO: Mostly Autumn

WHERE: Frome Cheese And Grain Market Yard

WHEN: Saturday, June 5 (more…)

One-time Journey drummer Steve Smith played at Ronnie Scott’s in London last night (May 25) with current band Steve Smith & Vital Information, showcasing the jazzier end of his repertoire. Xavier Russell gets all syncopated to check it out. N-i-i-i-i-c-e! (more…)

As the fall-out from the volcanic eruption in Iceland continues, with hardly any planes flying around Britain, Classic Rock thought it would put together a suitable playlist to ‘help’ those stuck at airports. So, this is what we recommend as appropriate listening: (more…)

Peter Gabriel has launched a series of limited-edition prints of his album artwork. (more…)

Genesis are not taking Peter Gabriel’s absence from the band’s induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame as a snub. (more…)

Pink Floyd, Robert Plant, Genesis, Eric Clapton and Status Quo are all featured on the double CD reissue of Live At Knebworth, due on March 23. (more…)

Peter Gabriel will not be attending the Rock And Roll Hall Fame induction of Genesis. (more…)