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His dashing figure as recognisable as his emotive voice, Rod Stewart is a true survivor who has cut a singular path through music history,

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A singular musician, Talk Talk’s Mark Hollis chose art over commerce and left a formidable musical legacy that’s still being unpacked.

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Though a trailblazing guitarist, the naturally reclusive Tom Verlaine shunned the rock-star life and let his music do the talking.

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The architect of the Stax Records sound, Booker T Jones – with The MGs – is one of the most influential soul music icons of all time.

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After finding fame with The Wailers, Peter Tosh struck out on his own. His uncompromising voice continues to resonate today.

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The creative force behind New Romantic icons Spandau Ballet, Gary Kemp endures today as one of the elder statesmen of pop music.

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Solo and as leader of The Four Seasons, Frankie Valli has made an indelible mark on pop music. His legacy speaks for itself…

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Harnessing the lyrical brilliance of Irish folk and the aggressive snarl of punk, The Pogues’ frontman Shane MacGowan created a unique style.

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The best female guitarists of all time have a breadth and depth that makes them more than equal to their celebrated male counterparts.

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Characterised as a “long strange trip”, Grateful Dead’s legacy is one like no other in the history of music.

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