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Melody Maker was a British weekly music publication founded in 1926. It began with a focus on jazz and later expanded into pop and rock coverage, including interviews, reviews, charts, commentary, and reporting on progressive and alternative music. The title remained part of British music journalism until 2000, when it ceased publication, and it is relevant to readers studying the development of music criticism and the changing British record industry.
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When was Melody Maker founded?
Melody Maker began in January 1926 in the United Kingdom. Lawrence Wright founded it as a publication connected to music publishing and dance-band musicians.
Was Melody Maker always a rock magazine?
No. It began with jazz and dance-band coverage before becoming a major source of writing about progressive rock, punk, and alternative music. That long history made it one of Britain's most influential music weeklies.
What happened to Melody Maker in 2000?
The final issue appeared in December 2000. In January 2001, the magazine was merged into its long-standing rival, New Musical Express, commonly known as NME.
How was Melody Maker different from a modern music website?
It was a weekly print publication that combined reviews, interviews, news, and criticism. Its 20th-century run gave it sustained access to scenes ranging from British jazz to bands such as Pink Floyd and the punk movement.
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