‘I hate playing this song’: when rock stars go disco

Nowadays, even Noel Gallagher takes it to the dancefloor. But from Rod Stewart to the Beach Boys, moving with the times has had its highs and lows
Modern Toss on musicians changing directionA few weeks ago, Noel Gallagher announced that his forthcoming album would have a “70s disco” feel. No one batted an eyelid. Here was more evidence of Gallagher’s newfound spirit of boundless musical adventure: a man who has spent years sticking rigidly to the accepted canon of classic rock