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The Music That Made Me

Jason Donovan on how Kylie inspired his pop career and Joseph opened the door to the stage
Jason Donovan smiling
The Music That Made Me

Jason Donovan on how Kylie inspired his pop career and Joseph opened the door to the stage

A star of screen, stage and pop charts, Jason Donovan has been entertaining millions for decades. With a new tour in the works, he joined us for The Music That Made Me
Five Star's Deniece Pearson: 'I kissed Smokey Robinson's lips off'
Deniece Pearson Five Star in a bright feather outfit
The Music that made me

Five Star's Deniece Pearson: 'I kissed Smokey Robinson's lips off'

The Cure's Lol Tolhurst: 'I'm making a playlist for my funeral. It's about five hours' worth'
A black and white picture of The Cure from 1986 with Lol Tolhurst on the right
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The Cure's Lol Tolhurst: 'I'm making a playlist for my funeral. It's about five hours' worth'

David Duchovny: 'I dare you not to be moved by Puff, the Magic Dragon'
The Music That Made Me

David Duchovny: 'I dare you not to be moved by Puff, the Magic Dragon'

Mike Scott of The Waterboys: ‘Taylor Swift made me cry’
The music that made me

Mike Scott of The Waterboys: ‘Taylor Swift made me cry’

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Skunk Anansie’s Skin: ‘Rage Against the Machine gave me permission to be political’
Skin from Skunk Anansie
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Skunk Anansie’s Skin: ‘Rage Against the Machine gave me permission to be political’

Tobias Forge explains the surprise influence of Eurovision on metal band Ghost
Tobias Forge of the band Ghost
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Tobias Forge explains the surprise influence of Eurovision on metal band Ghost

'A lot of Disney soundtrack vibe': Neil Hannon reveals the music that made The Divine Comedy
The Divine Comedy Neil Hannon looks back at the music that made him. Photo: Kevin Westenberg
The Music That Made Me

'A lot of Disney soundtrack vibe': Neil Hannon reveals the music that made The Divine Comedy

Glen Matlock: ‘I heard The Beatles and immediately wanted to start the Sex Pistols’
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Glen Matlock: ‘I heard The Beatles and immediately wanted to start the Sex Pistols’

Isata and Sheku Kanneh-Mason: Our home was rich with music
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Isata and Sheku Kanneh-Mason: Our home was rich with music

Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds reveals the music that saved his life
Dan Reynolds and Imagine Dragons
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Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds reveals the music that saved his life

Nathan Evans: Wellerman star says Ed Sheeran made him want to sing
sea shanties

Nathan Evans: Wellerman star says Ed Sheeran made him want to sing

Tom Odell: 'Billie Eilish is phenomenal and formidable and fearless'
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Tom Odell: 'Billie Eilish is phenomenal and formidable and fearless'

Kat Von D: People know me for tattoos and makeup but music is my love
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Kat Von D: People know me for tattoos and makeup but music is my love

What led Eddy Grant down to Electric Avenue?
Eddy Grant on The Music That Made Me
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What led Eddy Grant down to Electric Avenue?

Fran Healy: 'Blondie is connected with really traumatic memories'
Fran Healy
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Fran Healy: 'Blondie is connected with really traumatic memories'

Aloe Blacc: 'Working with Avicii was huge’
Aloe Blacc on The Music That Made Me
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Aloe Blacc: 'Working with Avicii was huge’

Imelda May on the music that made her: 'Gigs are like making love'
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Imelda May on the music that made her: 'Gigs are like making love'