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Jimi Hendrix went on tour with The Monkees. It was short – and disastrous
When Hendrix met Monkeemania, the result was a surreal, strangely touching culture clash – and the essence of 1967's adventurous spirit
These 11 musical masterpieces were hated by their first audiences
Eleven classical masterpieces that were first unleashed upon an angry, unimpressed or simply confused world
These 21 dark, strange albums closed the door on the 1960s
21 shadowy, unsettling albums that signalled the ’60s dream was dying – and something stranger and darker was coming
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Beethoven! His 21 essential masterpieces, ranked
Michael Tanner selects and explores Beethoven's top 21 must-hear masterpieces, choosing from the very best of the great composer's extensive output
Review: Debussy • Szymanowski Quartets (Belcea Quartet)
Michael Jameson is entranced by the Belcea Quartet’s brilliant pairing of French and Polish composers
15 brilliantly bizarre 1970s albums you must hear
The 1970s were a mad, wonderful time for makers of experimental rock music. From krautrock to psychedelia and way beyond, here are 15 of the decade's most brilliantly madcap albums
These 15 US states have been stunningly evoked in music
From Alaskan glaciers to Florida plantations, Brian Wise explores how composers have depicted the American landscape
Eurovision Classical Concerts to launch on BBC TV
Four concerts by exceptional orchestras will be broadcast on BBC Four and iPlayer - and across Europe - from February
GRRRR!!! Rock's 29 angriest songs – ranked
From the visceral growl of the 1960s to the industrial rage of the 90s, explore the songs that turned pure fury into rock’s most explosive anthems
The worst albums from rock's 19 greatest bands
Even rock legends have off days. These are the infamous albums where iconic artists lost the plot – and proved that greatness isn't always guaranteed
America’s contribution to the history of music is second to none
Taking into account its comparative youth, the US has made a more significant contribution to the history of music than any other nation, writes Richard Morrison
Rock movies: the 11 greatest music films of all time – ranked
Rock and cinema collided in unforgettable ways. From Beatlemania to Pink Floyd in Pompeii, these 11 films defined how rock looks and feels
These 13 bands were hyped as the Next Big Thing. They really weren't
From 'New Beatles' to manufactured superstars, these 13 bands were handed the keys to rock’s kingdom... but failed to deliver
Sex, drugs, and the occult: rock’s 15 most notorious bands
A wild tour through rock’s most infamous acts, from the Chili Peppers’ frat-boy antics to the darker rumours that clung to some of the Seventies’ biggest bands
Ranked: the 25 greatest albums of 1970, the Sixties' hard, bluesy hangover
From heavy metal’s birth to the Beatles’ final bow, discover 21 essential albums that defined rock’s gritty, hungover transition into 1970
Meet the dangerous musical sound known as the 'devil in music'
For centuries, the tritone - a musical interval spanning three whole tones - has added tension, drama and mystery to music by everyone from Bach to Bernstein
Fired! Rock's 15 most infamous dismissals
The axe falls: 15 notorious stories of bands easing out an unwanted member
Love 1970s prog rock? Try these 15 brilliant modern prog bands
Genesis and King Crimson may be no more, but these 15 bands are keeping the prog rock flame burning brightly
We ranked the 21 greatest pianists of all time
Who was the best pianist of all time? We asked 100 leading pianists to name the performers who have brought the most magic to the keyboard
These 17 classic rock anthems are not quite what they seem
Uncover the hidden truths behind 17 iconic tracks where infectious melodies cleverly mask dark themes and unsettling obsessions
11 Seventies rock icons – and their most criminally underrated albums
14 misunderstood rock albums – from Joni Mitchell to Queen – reborn for modern ears, revealing brilliance once dismissed or overlooked
Misfire! 15 bands who tried something different – and went badly wrong
A look at 15 times the world’s biggest bands stepped out of their lane and crashed into the stylistic guardrails
7 works to make you fall in love with the pipe organ
Organist and conductor Anna Lapwood shares the best works to introduce newcomers to the pipe organ
Letdowns: 15 disappointing follow-ups to great albums
From creative overreach to studio meltdowns, 15 follow-up albums that buckled under the crushing weight of their predecessor’s legacy