Formed from the ashes of Coventry ska almost-rans The Reluctant Stereotypes, 80s new wavers King were named after their singer Paul King.

Intriguing collaborations, seminal singles, classic albums and breakthrough hits – it’s this week in rock. https://www.legacyrecordings.co.uk/news/this-week-in-rock-13

Such is the planet-straddling status of Depeche Mode that it sometimes becomes a little too easy to forget that they were four fresh-faced lads looking to make their way out of the Essex post-war new town of Basildon.

Presenting the third wave of remastered back catalogue gems from the legendary Prince; ‘Emancipation’, ‘Chaos and Disorder’ and ‘The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)’, out now.

David Essex, George Michael, The King, Dylan meets The Beatles and more – it’s This Week In Rock.

Initially available only as an import single, ‘Bankrobber’ became a Top 20 hit for The Clash in 1980 after fan fervor merited a domestic release.

With the amazing ‘Grace’ turning twenty five this year, we’re proud to celebrate the work of Jeff Buckley, our Artist of the Month for September.

Final shows, landmark shows, epic residencies and more. It’s This Week In Rock, rock history as it happened.

We’re excited, and maybe a little scared, to announce ‘See You On The Other Side’, the definitive vinyl collection of Ozzy Osbourne’s original solo material, out November 29th.

With Foo Fighters having recently returned to their natural habitat at the Reading and Leeds festivals, let’s head back to the band’s earliest days to catch them as they emerged into the sunlight.