Dave Fawbert
After a career in A&R, then as a session musician, Dave took a left turn into writing words. Have edited/written for Shortlist, BBC Three, the i paper, The Times, Vice, Wired and more, Dave enjoys writing about literally anything interesting, specialising in music, entertainment and the environment
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The greatest music, TV, film and books - according to David BowieHe knew a fair bit about the arts
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From Mozart to the Man in Black: The best music biopics ever madeStories of the great, the good, and the ugly
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25 things you (probably) didn't know about (What's The Story) Morning Glory?A feast of fascinating facts about the classic Oasis record which turns 30 next year.
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10 songs that took ages to become hitsSome of the world's best-known songs almost faded into obscurity
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How to spot a fake apology: 31 non-apologies to look out forThis is what people really mean when they say 'sorry'
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13 things you (probably) didn't know about 'Appetite for Destruction'Fascinating facts about the Guns N' Roses classic.
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25 classic songs that are somehow 25 years old this yearPrepare to feel old...
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The best summer songs of the last 30 yearsAmazing summer tracks - one a year, from 1992 onwards.
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The 5 greatest World Cups everThey're all great, but which is the greatest?
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The greatest video game theme tunes of all timeThe ultimate gaming toe-tappers.
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Best grunge albums: the 13 greatest grunge albums everIt's not just Nirvana you know (but they are definitely in the list).
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Best Power Ballads: the 10 greatest, rankedDecoding the enduring appeal of the Power Ballad
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How Eric Cantona's kung-fu kick changed my life25 years to the day, one writer muses over that infamous night at Selhurst Park.
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Best alternative Christmas songs: 12 alt festive treatsFestive songs that you're not already sick of hearing.
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"We feel a little bit like we’ve won a competition": A big night out in Brixton with The ManorStreets fans were treated to a manic warm-up courtesy of their new favourite band
By Dave Fawbert Published
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Best saves in football history: the greatest saves of all timeMore cat-like reflexes than a Whiskas advert
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The 16 most memorable press conferences everIt's not always "we'll take every game as it comes"
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The all-time best Super Bowl show momentsLeft shark, wardrobe malfunctions and much more
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This Deepfake mashup of Jennifer Lawrence and Steve Buscemi is utterly terrifyingWe are all doomed
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The unlikely star of the Fyre Festival Netflix documentary has finally broken his silence"What's a me-me?"
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12 things you (probably) didn't know about New Order's 'Technique'Discover something new about the 1989 classic
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This early '00s dance classic has been completely ruined by a misheard lyricYou can never unhear this
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'I've Pet That Dog' is the wholesome website you need to brighten up your dayForget Brexit and look at some lovely pooches
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This brilliant diagram shows you everything that could happen after today's Brexit voteIt's all to play for!
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