In England there is a solid tradition for crate digging and appreciation of American music. In fact, the whole idea of Northern Soul is based on the concept of English hipsters digging out rare soul ...

Many Americans born in the 1950s like to think of London in 1961 as a set from My Fair Lady. Lots of rosy- cheeked Julie Andrews types, coal fireplaces, and men rushing about in forest-green tweed.

It is 50 years this month since Jethro Tull released their first album This Was, and to mark its golden anniversary it has had a major upgrade, with a 3 CD/DVD edition featuring the original album and ...