Tony Thorpe, glam-rock guitarist for the Rubettes, dead at 80

The Rubettes formed in 1973 after a session-musician team cut several doo-wop inspired tracks including the single "Sugar ...

Rock star who rose to fame in ’70s dead at 80: ‘Mentor to countless musicians’

Tony Thorpe, the guitarist for the popular 1970s pop and rock group The Rubettes, has died. He was 80. A statement was posted ...
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Britain's new prime minister is a fan of The Smiths, The Strokes and The Wedding Present

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The Sweet's last man standing Andy Scott on wild times and triumphs in glam's most influential band

The guitar history of the Sweet, one of the best-loved bands of the glam era, who splashed color, fun and rock-solid riffs ...

The Rolling Stones are considering residencies. What could that mean?

Might they pull a Harry Styles and block-book Madison Square Garden? Could they hit three or four big stadiums? What about a ...