Bob Newhart

A few weeks ago the legendary comedian Bob Newhart passed away. He was signed to Frank Sinatra’s Reprise records and saved the label from going bust because his 14-week number one comedy album The Button Down Mind of Bob Newhart sold by the bucketload. Arguably...

Hyphens

At a quiz recently, someone asked me, quite randomly, how many solo artists have a hyphen in their name. I thought of four in the few minutes we had, but there are not that many, 10, in fact. Here is the list. Anne-Marie Eagle-Eye Cherry Sophie Ellis-Bextor...

Jon Anderson

For former lead singer with the prog rock band Yes, Jon Anderson is 80 this week. His career began in the early 60s as the vocalist with a  band called The Warrior, who is brother Tony was already a member of, before attempting a solo career. He was invited to join...