Nick Dent-Robinson - Profiles
Steve Harley
Nick Dent-Robinson pays tribute to Cockney Rebel frontman Steve Harley, who died in March.
Mary McGlory and Sylvia Saunders
Nick Dent-Robinson enjoys Mary McGlory and Sylvia Saunders’ new book about their experiences in The Liverbirds, one of the few UK all-girls 60’s groups.
Lulu
Nick Dent-Robinson looks back on the career of Scottish singer Lulu, who has recently announced that her forthcoming 'Champagne for Lulu' tour will be her final tour.
Annie Nightingale
Nick Dent-Robinson pays tribute to Annie Nightingale, who was the first female DJ on Radio One,
Priscilla
Nick Dent-Robinson finds Sofia Coppola’s new film ‘Priscilla’ about the relationship and marriage of Priscilla and Elvis Presley uncomfortable viewing.
John Lennon
Nick Dent-Robinson assesses a new three-part documentary from Apple TV+ about the murder of John Lennon.
Beatles
Nick Dent-Robinson reflects upon the Beatles' much anticipated new single, 'Now and Then'.
Robbie Robertson
Nick Dent-Robinson reflects on the career of Band frontman, film composer and solo artist Robbie Robertson who died aged 80 on the 9th August.
Squaring the Circle: The Story of Hipgnosis
Nick Dent-Robinson watches a new documentary about pioneering design company Hipgnosis, which was responsible for many iconic album covers from the late 1960s until the early 1980s.
Paul McCartney
Nick Dent=Robinson attends a new exhibition of photographs taken by Paul McCartney during The Beatles' rise to fame over for months between 1963 and 1964.
Doris Brendel and Lee Dunham
Nick Dent-Robinson previews Doris Brendel and Lee Dunham's forthcoming new album, 'Pigs Might Fly', which will be released in September.
Tina Turner
A true legend, Tina Turner who has died at the age of 83 emerged in the 1960s rhythm and blues era and following her mid-1980s re-emergence was hailed the Queen of Rock N’ Roll. Nick Dent-Robinson pays tribute.
Don Short
Nick Dent-Robinson pays tribute to pioneering music and show business reporter Don Short, who has died aged 90.
Fairport's Cropredy Convention
Nick Dent-Robinson previews this year’s Faiport’s Cropredy Convention, which, as well as Fairport Convention, will also include sets from Chic, 10CC, Toyah, Kiki Dee and the final ever UK performance by The Strawbs.
Burt Bacharach
Nick Dent-Robinson pays tribute to composer, songwriter, record producer and pianist Burt Bacharach who died this month.
Jeff Beck
Nick Dent-Robinson pays tribute to guitar legend Jeff Beck, who died in January at the age of 78.
Big Feastival
Nick Dent-Robinson previews Blur star Alex James’ annual family festival The Big Feastival, which will include sets from Sigrid, Tom Grennan, Blossoms, Mel C and The Vaccines.
Festival Guide
Nick Dent-Robinson looks at some of the highlights of this year's summer festivals
Olivia Newton-John
Nick Dent-Robinson pays personal tribute to Olivia Newton-John who he knew in the 1970s, and who died in August after a long battle with cancer.
Paul McCartney
Nick Dent-Robinson leaves no stone unturned when commemorating Paul McCartney’s 18th June birthday, by chronicling the octogenarian’s unprecedented number of accomplishments.