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Murray Lachlan Young is a British performance poet - the first poet to be given a £1m record deal - and a regular on Radio 4 and 6.

Bill Clinton with John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page as the band were made Kennedy honorees

The peace deal even Bill Clinton couldn’t broker – a Led Zeppelin reunion

Former President’s appeal for heavy metal legends to play benefit gig fell on deaf ears

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Seasick Steve was an overnight success at 65. He tells James McNair how he's adapted to life in the musical stratosphere

Owen Farrell takes a glance during training, more than aware of the skills of Leigh Halfpenny

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Robshaw confident his side can cope with hostility of Cardiff crowd but rejuvenated Wales have weaponry to take the title

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The producer of David Bowie's new album has ended hopes that the pop superstar will be returning to the stage or festival circuit.

Black Sabbath top the vintage t-shirt charts

Veteran rockers Black Sabbath have topped the charts thanks to sales of their best-selling vintage T-shirt.

Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones at the Kennedy Center awards

Led Zeppelin get a whole lotta love from President Barack Obama

They may have been sitting down in their tuxes rather than tearing across the stage in their flares, but in the words of Barack Obama: “Guys who are not completely youthful can still rock.”

Jenna Bush Hager and Steven Ford at the panel in Texas

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Former first children recall life at world's most famous address

Supersilent featuring John Paul Jones, Arches, Glasgow

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Jimmy Page says 'no' to Led Zeppelin reunion

Led Zeppelin will not be reuniting any time soon.

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Teens were easy prey in an era with different morals

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Fantasy Band: Sen Dog, Cypress Hill

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