Great Rock and Roll Lives
Stories of inspiration from great musicians from Bowie to Billie Holliday
Matt Lucas on Freddie Mercury
Matt Lucas chooses Freddie Mercury
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Hanif Kureishi on David Bowie
Hanif Kureishi nominates his friend David Bowie as his hero.
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Elvis Presley
Northern Ireland politician Lord David Trimble chooses Elvis Presley.
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Kirsty MacColl
Broadcaster Janice Long champions the life and work of singer-songwriter Kirsty MacColl.
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Malcolm McLaren
Public relations expert Mark Borkowski discusses the life of the Sex Pistols' manager.
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John Coltrane
Musician Andy Sheppard chooses influential saxophonist John Coltrane.
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Miriam Makeba
Kate Humble discusses the South African singer and anti-apartheid activist, Miriam Makeba.
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John Lennon
John Lennon is the life nominated by writer John Harris. Matthew Parris presents.
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Nina Simone
Joanna Macgregor nominates the chanteuse and civil rights activist Nina Simone.
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Ian Curtis
Poet Simon Armitage nominates Joy Division singer Ian Curtis.
Billie Holiday
Singer and actress Pauline Black chooses a jazz legend, the singer Billie Holiday.
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Joe Strummer
With Matthew Parris. Phill Jupitus nominates former Clash frontman Joe Strummer.
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Marvin Gaye
Innovative soul singer Marvin Gaye is the choice of historian and broadcaster Tim Marlow.
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Ian Dury
Comedian Linda Smith nominates musician, actor and artist Ian Dury.
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Bob Marley
Poet Benjamin Zephaniah explores the life of reggae legend Bob Marley.
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