Martin Chilton

Articles by Martin Chilton

In Depth

Setting out to produce a simple ‘album of good songs’, Van Morrison emerged with the painstakingly created masterpiece ‘Moondance’.

Interviews

Linda Ronstadt’s voice defined an era. She tells Dig! about crossing paths with her influences, and deciding to retire from singing.

In Depth

Inspired by stories about Wild West outlaws, Eagles recorded ‘Desperado’, a ‘brilliant move’ that gave the band ‘an identity’.

In Depth

In Depth

Hailed as ‘the most adventurous record in rock’, ‘Astral Weeks’ ensured Van Morrison’s name would be forever written in the cosmos.

List & Guides

Deceptively emotional and often haunting, the best James Taylor songs remain some of the finest of the 70s singer-songwriter boom.

In Depth

The best-selling live record of all time, Eric Clapton’s ‘Unplugged’ album captured a cathartic performance from the grieving guitarist.

List & Guides

From landmark songs to formidable collaborations and tributes to his heroes, Eric Clapton’s Reprise albums offer some of his richest work.

In Depth

Recorded with Phil Collins, Eric Clapton’s ‘Behind The Sun’ album captured his anguish at the breakdown of his marriage to Pattie Boyd.

In Depth

Described as ‘loud, raucous, minimalist rock’ Love’s self-titled debut album introduced the group as rising stars of the 60s counterculture.

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