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May 16, 2024 | 
rocksound.tv | Ian Chaddock
Released on 10th May 1994, LA quartet Weezer’s ‘Blue Album’ changed the course of rock, punk and emo music. An energetic yet melodic mix that drew on influences such as The Beach Boys and The Cars (the album produced by Cars frontman Ric Ocasek), it’s a landmark debut that’s sold well over 15 million copies worldwide and is regarded as a stand-out album of the ‘90s.
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Apr 24, 2024 | 
readersdigest.co.uk | Ian Chaddock
HomeLifestyleTravelPlaces To Visit5 Reasons to experience an American-style motel-diner in the UKA classic American-style motel-diner experience brought up to date, Mollie’sprovides the opportunity to stay and eat this unique way in multiple locationsin the UKPicturethe scene—you’ve pulled in off the main road to a neon “Motel” sign to get aroom for the night and rest your weary bones.
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Apr 23, 2024 | 
readersdigest.co.uk | Ian Chaddock
HomeInspireHumourAsk a Comedian: Richard HerringFrom his days as halfof the comedy duo Lee and Herring to his hit RHLSTP podcast and his new,cancer-themed stand-up Can I Have My Ball Back?, Richard Herring is acomedy legend. Ian Chaddock asks him about his funniest experiencesAs a young kid, things like Tiswas got me into comedy. As an older kid,probably the Monty Python films.
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Apr 12, 2024 | 
readersdigest.co.uk | Ian Chaddock
1994 was a huge year for music,with the release of seminal records in a variety of genres, from grunge andpunk rock to hip-hop and dance. Here are some of the albums that shaped music30 years agoThree young misfits from NorthernCalifornia unleashed an album that ignited the mid-Nineties pop punk explosion in 1994,with a mix of buzzsaw guitars, infectious choruses and songs about boredom andanxiety.
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Apr 11, 2024 | 
readersdigest.co.uk | Ian Chaddock
HomeInspireLifeGuy Deacon CBE on driving 18,000 miles down Africa with Parkinson'sRetired army officer and Parkinson’s sufferer Guy Deacon CBE travelled 18,000miles down Africa across 25 countries to raise awareness about the condition Coincidingwith World Parkinson’s Day (April 11), former army officer Guy Deacon CBEreleases his new book Running on Empty, with all proceeds going to Parkinson’sCharity.
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Apr 10, 2024 | 
readersdigest.co.uk | Ian Chaddock |Karen Swan
HomeCultureBooksMeet the AuthorKaren Swan on Quick Reads and the escapism of readingWith six authors publishing abridged books or short stories for the Quick Reads 2024 programme, novelist Karen Swan explains why escapism through reading is so importantPublishing on April 11, 2024, The Reading Agency has announced that six best-selling authors will champion Quick Reads for 2024: Karen Swan, Kia Abdullah, Malorie Blackman, Matt Cain, Kit de Waal and Jo Nesbo.
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Mar 26, 2024 | 
readersdigest.co.uk | Ian Chaddock
HomeFood & DrinkFood HeroesWhat are the best wines to pair with your Easter chocolate? With Easter just around the corner, why not treat yourself to both some Easter chocolate and some delicious, paired wine? Here's how to pair them, according to a wine expert Easter is a time of indulgence, and what better way to celebrate than with a delectable selection of chocolates perfectly paired with exquisite wines?
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Mar 20, 2024 | 
readersdigest.co.uk | Ian Chaddock
This Easter, share the Easter "egg" hunt fun with your dog, using dog treats instead of Easter eggs to keep them safe from chocolate (which is toxic to dogs)Guide Dogs revealhow dog owners can create the paw-fect "egg" hunt for their four-legged friendsat home, and the sight loss charity raises awareness of the Easter treats thatare bad for dogs.
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Mar 19, 2024 | 
readersdigest.co.uk | Ian Chaddock
HomeCultureRecords That Changed My LifePhil Manzanera: Records that changed my lifeRoxy Music guitarist and producer Phil Manzanera has written his memoir Revolución to Roxy, and we asked him about the records that changed his lifeShooting to fame in the early 1970s with the seminal band Roxy Music, guitarist and producer Phil Manzanera looks back on his incredible life in his new memoir Revolución to Roxy.
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Mar 14, 2024 | 
readersdigest.co.uk | Donald Byrd |Ian Chaddock
Soul singer and former member of The Style Council Dee C Lee returns with her first album in 25 years, Just Something, this month. These are the records that changed her lifeReleased in 1973, I would have been 12 or 13 whenI got into Diana Ross directly though my mum’s love for her music. Diana Rosshas always been one of my mum's favourite artists.
