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‘Leave your ego at the door’: from Thriller to Sinatra, Quincy Jones collaborators tell the stories behind his songs

The 89-year-old musician and bandleader was born in the same generation as Quincy Jones, as jazz gave way to pop in the middle of the century. In 1963 he produced It’s My Party by Lesley Gore ...

3 days ago

The Guardian

‘Played on over 250 albums’: was Nicky Hopkins the greatest unsung pianist ever?

In one of the Rolling Stones’ most crucial songs, Sympathy for the Devil, it’s not Keith Richards’ guitar that defines the melody or propels the piece. It’s a series of stark ...

5 days ago

The Guardian

‘The best advice I’ve ever been given’: celebrities share their wisdom

Good advice respects the recipient’s autonomy, offering insights without taking away their sense of agency. Most importantly, good advice is given at the right time, when the recipient is open ...

22 hours ago