McGee on music
Alan McGee, founder of Creation Records who signed Oasis and managed the Libertines, pronounces on pop culture
McGee on music: Salute Dan Treacy, the last bluesman in England
The new album from the Television Personalities songsmith confirms that he is the poet laureate of working-class London
McGee on music: The Osmonds were vocal harmony greats
The lovable Mormon minstrels recorded a series of brilliantly vibrant, harmony-drenched psychedelic pop songs. Perhaps it's time for us to regard them as a credible musical force?
McGee on music: The twin talents of Charlotte Church and Kevin Shields
Alan McGee: Listening to Charlotte Church's revelatory Tissues and Issues, I finally understood the terrible pressures of fame faced by that modern-day Picasso, Kevin Shields of My Bloody Valentine
McGee on music: All hail Susan Boyle, the cool new diva of our age
Alan McGee: More than just a Cowell creation, Susan Boyle puts loneliness and pain into her music. And by giving classic songs a detached, eerie makeover, she provides a parallel with David Lynch
How I got Malcolm McLaren to stand for mayor of London
Alan McGee: The former Sex Pistols manager was a punk-rock visionary and true inspiration. But when I suggested he run for mayor of London, even I didn't think he'd go for it ...
McGee on music: Will.i.am is the true successor to Sly Stone
The Black Eyed Peas man is easily the heir to the funk futurist, continuing the legacy of his musical genius
McGee on music: Laura Marling can now compete with Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell
Her new album, I Speak Because I Can, proves that Laura Marling is a songwriter who deserves comparison to the greats
McGee on music: Big Star's Alex Chilton was a guiding light
The late musician's songwriting partnership with Chris Bell was as iconic as that of Lennon and McCartney
McGee on music: Courtney Love doesn't need to fight any more
Alan McGee: New female-fronted bands, such as the Bitters and KGB Slideshow, are proof that the battles of grrrl power have been won. Courtney Love should be proud ...
Errors: The sound of the future
Alan McGee: The Glaswegian group's new album, Come Down With Me, is a statement of intent to beautifully bewilder the listener
McGee on music: Move over Madonna, Beyoncé is the new queen of pop
Alan McGee: To take on the grand lady of pop you need to be larger than life – and Beyoncé is in a position to seize her crown
McGee on music: Jay-Z's blueprint is still working
Alan McGee: One of the best pop songs of the last 10 years, Empire State of Mind summons the spirit of New York as powerfully as Sinatra, the Velvets and Biggie
McGee on music: My alternative Brit awards
Alan McGee: Forget Lily, Pixie and Florence, this year's Brits should be about Male Bonding
McGee on music: Why hasn't Angela McCluskey hit the big time?
Alan McGee: Musicians love Angela McCluskey's blend of pop sheen and folky soulfulness. The public need to catch up fast
Why it's time to resurrect the Fixx
Alan McGee: They were chart regulars back in the 1980s, but are now largely forgotten. So will a recent retro-themed horror film bring this genius band back from the dead?
McGee on music: Can a punk learn to love Pink Floyd?
Alan McGee: For years I've toed the punk party line: love Syd Barrett, hate the rest of the band. But hey! Flaming Lips proved me wrong
McGee on music: Jack White and the wonders of spoken word
Alan McGee: Spoken word has become a lost art in rock'n'roll – so give thanks to the White Stripes frontman for reviving the genre
McGee on music: My top tips for 2010
News: From epic rock to Buddhist boogie, here are 15 acts destined for big things over the coming months
Gary Powell emerges out of the Libertines' shadows
Alan McGee: There are not many drummers who've gone on to enjoy a successful solo career, but Libertines drummer Gary Powell looks set to do just that
McGee on music: Why Sun shines over rock'n'roll
Alan McGee: The legendary Memphis label helped shape popular music as we know it thanks to the daring vision of founder Sam Phillips
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