Comedian and podcaster Ed Gamble looks back on the music that has shaped his life in a feature exploring his personal ‘soundtrack’.He recalls early exposure to David Bowie, particularly ‘Life On Mars?’, which his mother played frequently during his childhood.Bowie remained a meaningful presence in their family life, including a shared experience attending the artist’s ‘A Reality Tour’ in 2001.Gamble also reflects on his first album purchases, admitting to a mix of tastes that ranged from Rocket From The Crypt’s ‘Scream, Dracula, Scream!’ to Robson & Jerome, highlighting his uncertain musical identity at the time.His first concert was Korn at Wembley Arena in 2000, an intense experience that cemented his long-standing affection for nu-metal.He describes the atmosphere of the gig, the early arrival, and the energetic mosh pit.

Other key tracks include Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Welcome To The Jungle’, which he associates with home life and repeated listens on cassette, and Meat Loaf’s ‘Bat Out Of Hell’, which he performs in full during karaoke sessions.

Slipknot’s ‘Before I Forget’ is noted as a song he can no longer listen to due to its association with his stage walk-on music, which triggers adrenaline responses from repeated use on tour.

He also shares lighter and more emotional associations: Less Than Jake’s ‘All My Best Friends Are Metalheads’ as a rare song that makes him want to dance, Ren’s ‘Hi Ren’ for its emotional impact, and Tenacious D’s ‘Beelzeboss’ as a song he wishes he had written.For his funeral, he chooses Supermilk’s ‘Sweat’, linking it to his wife’s band.The feature also notes his upcoming comedy panel show ‘Unacceptable’, reflecting his continued presence in British entertainment.