Connie Francis obituary
One of the biggest-selling pop singers of the 50s and 60s, with hits including Stupid Cupid and Lipstick on Your Collar
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After the death of lead vocalist Chester Bennington in 2017, the rap-rock icons have reformed, aiming to cultivate ‘good vibes’ for a new generation of fans. Mike Shinoda and Emily Armstrong discuss backlash and rebirth
Connie Francis was a trailblazing pop star haunted by tragedy
The late star paved the way for solo female singers in the highs of the 50s and 60s but her life was hit by devastating lows
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Jane’s Addiction members sue singer Perry Farrell over onstage altercation
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Where Oasis, the Killers and Noddy Holder raised hell: Britpop’s debauched HQ, the Columbia hotel
Noel Gallagher named a song after it, Marc Almond practically moved in and the Killers had a bathtub reserved for puking in – but was it rock’n’roll, or just a bit tragic?
‘The perfect accompaniment to life’: why is a 12th-century nun the hottest name in experimental music?
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Missy Higgins: ‘Some people thought that line in The Special Two was about women syncing periods’
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Jeff Lynne cancels final live show over health concerns
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