David Bowie

US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performs onstage during Eras tour

Taylor Swift becomes Guiness World Record holder - again Beth Franklin

Linda Lewis has died aged 72

Linda Lewis dies: tributes pour in for 72 year-old singer Rebecca Braybrook

The Proclaimers taken off King’s coronation playlist Daniel Mcneil

The Locarno was one of Sunderland’s most popular live music venues in 1970, attracting acts such as Genesis and David Bowie.

Eight pictures showing the rise and fall of the Locarno Chris Cordner

David Bowie as the Thin White Duke

David Bowie archive featuring 80,000 items to be made public Dennis Morton

A charity gig is on the way as a tribute to former music promoter Geoff Docherty.

Event to celebrate the man who brought Bowie and Pink Floyd to the North East Chris Cordner

Placebo on tour

Placebo on tour and with new hit album after nearly a decade away

Artist Joe Black adds the finishing touches to a portrait of David Bowie made from over 8,500 guitar plectrums, commissioned by Sky Arts to celebrate Bowie topping a new definitive list of Britain's 50 most influential artists of the past 50 years

Bowie in top spot as 50 of most influential British artist of the past 50 years ... Sue Wilkinson

These are the top 50 British exports Richard Jenkins

David Bowie-style cremations boom on star's anniversary amid cost of living cris... Christine Emelone

Designer Darren Timby has created his fifth screw art piece. Photo: Michael Robbie.

Sunderland designer pays tribute to Amy Winehouse with screw artwork Ryan Smith

Not so grumpy Rick back on tour

Rick recognised as not so grumpy these days! Nigel Booth

Darren wanted to challenge himself with his latest piece.

David Bowie artwork made of 15,000 screws set to go on display Ryan Smith

Bite Beauty: why this vegan make-up should be your next beauty splurge

Bite Beauty: why this vegan make-up should be your next beauty splurge Katrina Conaglen

New date announced for 2021 Isle of Wight Festival - and line-up news Matt Brooks

Are you pictured in one of our 1987 photos?

Back to Bowie, Barnes and a Royal visit

Rediscover the work of a controversial master as Helmut Newton's centenary is ma... Peter Ormerod

Supergroup Holy Holy take David Bowie's songs on tour Gay Bolton

Queen, Bowie, Kylie? Here's whose festival set was voted the best Peter Ormerod

This is what you need to know about the sequel that's in the works (Photo: The Jim Henson Company)

Here’s what you need to know about the sequel to cult movie Labyrinth which is n... Rhona Shennan

Here's how the BBC is celebrating Glastonbury's 50th anniversary festival - and ... Alex Nelson

Five of the best classic concerts to watch online Peter Ormerod

Sunderland's 3-0 win over Everton on May 3, 1997 was the final competitive match at Roker Park. It was demolished months later.

The story of Roker Park Tony Gillan

The crowds enjoy a previous Seaham Carnival.

Night of music sees Seaham Carnival expanded to four days Fiona Thompson

History, politics, entertainment and sport are all part of our 1980s Sunderland quiz. Answers are on the last page.

Remember Sunderland in the 1980s? Test yourself with these 11 questions