The former guitarist of Motörhead, ‘Fast’ Eddie Clarke has died at the age of 67. The guitarist passed away peacefully in hospital after suffering from pneumonia. The news was confirmed on Motörhead’s Facebook page. Drummer Phil ‘Philthy Animal Taylor’ introduced Clarke to Lemmy during the 70s. He officially joined the band in 1976 and was …
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20 Rock Albums Turning 50 Years Old In 2018
These essential rock albums are reaching the grand old age of 50 this year. The music of 1967 had a huge influence over the new year. The Beatles’ highly rated Sgt. Pepper concept album could be found in the fabric of many of the new records. The year before had been a great time for …
New Eric Clapton Documentary: Life in 12 Bars
The life of Eric Clapton will be immortalised in a new moving documentary Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars. For one day only on the 10th January 2018, Clapton fans will be able to watch a live Q&A with the man himself Eric Clapton. The interview will be broadcast in real-time to cinemas across the …
Bowie’s Son Launches Bowie Book Club
David Bowie’s son Duncan Jones has launched a new online Bowie book club of his father’s favourite books. Bowie’s official website released a list of the flame-haired musician’s top 100 books back in 2013. The extensive list featured classics from George Orwell, T.S. Elliot and even vintage Beano comics. Inspired by his father’s reading, Duncan …
Led Zeppelin Celebrate 50 Years with Illustrated Book
Led Zeppelin are celebrating their 50th anniversary in the new year. Unfortunately the band aren’t going to perform, but instead, are bringing out an illustrated book with contributions from all three surviving members. The band shared the announcement in a Facebook post which you can read below. Guitarist Jimmy Page has previously hinted in a …
When Music Turned Into Colour
50 years ago, the music changed forever. Bands found colour in sound, vision and spirituality. The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd and many more were at the forefront of the movement which represented love, peace and equality. Although, an ideal notion, the movement wasn’t without dark times… In 1967, it’s almost as if the …
Live Music Photography
Back in 2016, I made the decision to pick up a camera and contribute to the live music section of The Carouser magazine. I found that I loved the pastel tones and movement that is captured in a concert. I will continue to update this page as I go along.
The Last Filmed Concert Of The Doors
The historic Isle Of Wight concert of The Doors is now going to be available for the first time. The Doors: Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970 is going to be released by Eagle Rock Entertainment on February 23rd. This is the band’s last known performance that has been yet to be released. …
Playlist: A Vintage Christmas
Nothing feels more like Christmas than hearing those inescapable holiday songs. In an attempt to weed out the cheese, The Carouser team has carefully picked some vintage classics to soundtrack your Christmas this year. We’ve used a range of tracks from the political coos of John Lennon, to the penetratable sounds of the Ramones. If …
The Cure Announce Hyde Park Show
The Cure are celebrating their 40th anniversary of the band with a huge show at Hyde Park. The Cure will be headling British Summertime Festival on Saturday the 7th July. The show has been billed as their only European show of the year and are promising a 2-hour long set. Though The Cure have had …
Watch Alice Cooper’s New Video For His 50 Year Old Song
Watch Alice Cooper’s new minimalist video for ‘The Sound Of A’, taken from his latest album Paranormal. The song was originally written by Cooper in 1967. Bassist Dennis Dunaway suggested the track for the Paranormal sessions. Cooper had forgotten about this song of which he had penned before releasing his debut Pretties For You. The …
Billy Idol Announces UK & Europe Tour
Billy Idol is bringing his Live! 2018 Tour to the UK and Europe. Billy Idol has announced a number of dates in 2018 for the UK & Europe. Idol will begin his UK shows in Manchester on the 20th June followed by an appearance in the O2 Academy Brixton. Billy Idol is well known for …