Updated 11:00pm 5 October 2012

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Andy Coleman

Andy Coleman

Tributes for former Brumbeats and Uglys guitarist Roger Hill

Tributes have been paid to veteran Birmingham guitarist and singer Roger Hill, who died this week, aged 66.Read

Black Sabbath expected to announce reformed line-up on November 11

Speculation is mounting Black Sabbath will officially announce the reformation of the band’s original line-up on Friday, November 11.Read

The Specials attracting a new generation

The legendary ska band's enduring quality is proving attractive to a new generation. Andy Coleman met them.Read

Deep Purple bring the concerto to Birmingham

Legendary rockers Deep Purple talk to Andy Coleman about performing with a 38-piece orchestra.Read

Goldie bringing positive message to Hockley Flyover Show

At a time when there’s a groundswell of community spirit to combat the negativity engendered by the recent riots and looting it seems fitting that the fourth Flyover Show is being staged in Birmingham this Saturday.Read

Black Sabbath: We're not saying there's no reunion, says Iommi's manager

A Black Sabbath reunion, as reported by the Birmingham Post and Mail on Tuesday, has become huge news across the world with fans questioning whether it will ever happen... and guitarist Tony Iommi has refused to deny that the four original members are getting back together.Read

Original Black Sabbath line-up reforms for tour and new studio album

One of the most closely guarded secrets in rock music is out – the original Black Sabbath line-up is getting back together. Read

Review: Iron Maiden, at NIA, Birmingham

Master of Metal Iron Maiden cruised into Birmingham to kick off the last week of their year-long Final Frontier world tour. Read

Boy George's Birmingham memories and the Culture Club reunion

Andy Coleman speaks to Boy George about turning 50 and the future of Culture Club.Read

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters on rebuilding The Wall

Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters is heading to Birmingham to build The Wall. He explains to Andy Coleman how the show has evolved over 30 years.Read

Staff Benda Bilili - Easy Riders of the Congo

Andy Coleman hears an inspirational musical tale from the poverty-stricken streets of Kinshasa.Read

Ain't nothing gonna slow Dolly Parton down

Andy Coleman speaks to the Queen of Country for whom life is one big adventure.Read

Adam Ant must stand and deliver

Glam-punk Adam Ant is set to undertake his first UK tour in 15 years. He tells Andy Coleman that he's enjoying a new lease of creative life.Read

Undertones unleash their punk classics to a new generation

They may be middle aged now but punk band The Undertones are still on a musical mission. Andy Coleman reports.Read

Review: Roxy Music, at the LG Arena, Birmingham

When a band has survived more than 40 years in the music business you can forgive them for marking the milestone in a slightly self indulgent way. Read

Richard Thompson keeps things fresh for Dream Attic

Andy Coleman talks to folk legend Richard Thompson on why he tried an unusual approach to recording his new album.Read

A wake-up call for rock survivor Mike Peters

Andy Coleman talks to the frontman of The Alarm about surviving cancer and his tour with Big Country.Read

Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin experience leads to tribute to his dad

The son of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, tells Andy Coleman about his latest band and a tribute to his father.Read

Back to Birmingham for Heaven 17

Andy Coleman meets the founder of 80s band Heaven 17, who are rolling back the years in Birmingham.Read

Top Las Vegas Elvis Presley tribute act comes to Birmingham

The ‘Number One Elvis Tribute Artist In The World’ is heading this way. Andy Coleman spoke to him.Read

Author Profile

Andy Coleman is a Birmingham Mail veteran having worked at the paper for 25 years. He is the Mail's music editor, regularly reviewing rock concerts at the NEC, NIA and Carling Academy, as well as CDs and DVDs. Andy edits the Friday What's On section.