Arun Starkey

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What tore Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel apart?

5 days ago | faroutmagazine.co.uk | Arun Starkey

Sun 1 June 2025 19:40, UK Simon and Garfunkel were one of the most iconic acts of the 1960s. Consisting of songwriter Paul Simon and singer Art Garfunkel, the duo led the folk-rock wave of the decade. Their carefully crafted songs turned them into one of the best-selling groups of the time, earning worldwide number-one hits with ‘The Sound of Silence’, ‘Mrs. Robinson’, ‘The Boxer’ and their swan song ‘Bridge over Troubled Water’. The pair met in elementary school in Queens, New York, in 1953.
The Pink Floyd song David Gilmour will always regret writing

5 days ago | faroutmagazine.co.uk | Arun Starkey

Sun 1 June 2025 13:38, UK While Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour is often associated with the very pinnacle of musical success, with songwriting credits on many iconic and influential albums, the Cambridge native believes he has had his fair share of duds over the years. The mastermind behind some of the greatest pieces of music in pop culture history has readily admitted to having the credits on some incredible flubs, too.
Mark Knopfler reveals the best guitarist he has ever heard

6 days ago | faroutmagazine.co.uk | Arun Starkey

Sat 31 May 2025 20:56, UK Love or loathe his band, no one can doubt that Dire Straits leader Mark Knopfler is a masterful guitarist. He established a distinct blues-rock sound that blends Americana with the Celtic roots of Britain. From ‘Sultans of Swing’ to ‘Money for Nothing’, the Glaswegian has more than a few standout moments to his name. Knopfler, a highly distinctive player, has often been asked how he formed his signature style.
The only band where every member wrote a number one hit

6 days ago | faroutmagazine.co.uk | Arun Starkey

Sat 31 May 2025 16:52, UK It’s a simple premise that a band will stand a better chance of achieving success when a number of the members are genuinely great songwriters. You only have to look at the lasting cultural impact of groups such as The Beatles, The Who and The Rolling Stones – who have numerous hits penned by different members – to recognise the importance.
The only band in history with a number one hit from every member

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Arun Starkey

1 hour ago4 Essential Records From the 1960s to the 1990s That Every Music Nerd Should OwnFrom the 1960s to the 1990s, so much incredible and revolutionary music came out. And I think these four albums are essential listening.The post 4 …1 hour agoFlorence Pugh Stars in Yungblud’s Emotional Video for New Single ‘Zombie’: WatchThe song is taken from the Yorkshire-born musician's fourth album, due in June.
Who Pink Floyd originally wanted to replace Syd Barrett

1 week ago | faroutmagazine.co.uk | Arun Starkey

Wed 28 May 2025 18:05, UK Look around the world of rock music, and you will find yourself surrounded by icons. With either guitars, microphones or drumsticks in their hands, these people will loom large over the entire genre. Pink Floyd, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and more, these bands shaped the sonic landscape as we know it. With the smallest bit of research, you would be able to note that the majority of these monoliths of music were established in the 1960s.
The legendary guitarist Pink Floyd originally wanted to replace Syd Barrett: “None of us had the nerve to ask him”

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Arun Starkey

1 day agoWith his new Lifetime Achievement Award from the AMAs in hand, here are some fun facts about "Rod the Mod." Sir Roderick David Stewart can put another trophy up on his shelf. On Monday, the English-born singer, 80, won a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 American Music Awards. The accolade is …
The greatest guitar riff ever, according to Tony Iommi

2 weeks ago | faroutmagazine.co.uk | Arun Starkey

Thu 22 May 2025 17:34, UK Tony Iommi’s artistry is an impenetrable one. He is a multi-instrumentalist, a genius songwriter, a guitar god, a founding father of heavy metal with Black Sabbath and even a shrewd author. His complexity as an artist has saturated all of his work throughout his long and illustrious career and arguably reached its zenith in his candid 2011 memoir, Iron Man, a warm and revealing chronicle of his life.
The greatest guitar riff of all time, according to Tony Iommi

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Arun Starkey

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The best solo-playing guitarist ever, according to Jimmy Page

2 weeks ago | faroutmagazine.co.uk | Arun Starkey

Thu 22 May 2025 12:31, UK While he has many strings to his proverbial bow, Jimmy Page knows the world of guitar playing better than most. Few figures in rock ‘n’ roll mythology carry the same weight as Led Zeppelin’s mercurial maestro Page. A conjurer of colossal riffs and arcane tones, Page is more than a guitarist; he’s a symbol of sonic transcendence. So, when the man himself tips his hat to a fellow player, it’s worth sitting up and listening.