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The 1966 song that changed Roger Waters’ life for good: “More and more hypnotic” A divisive song of the 1960s. Joe Willams Jun 30, 2026
The 1969 Led Zeppelin song Jimmy Page believes defines Robert Plant: “An incredible, plaintive vocal” A double act for the ages. Arun Starkey Jun 30, 2026
The songwriter David Bowie said never lost his touch and the “timeless” anthem he adored “There’s something so anchored about that song.” Elle Palmer Jun 30, 2026
The 2006 song Maynard James Keenan called the most difficult to pull off: “You sink or swim at that point” “It just took too much out of me”. Rachael Pimblett Jun 30, 2026
The songs Sting said no one could argue with: “There was no contest” “There was no contest”. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 30, 2026
“Cheesy”: Kevin Parker almost binned Tame Impala’s 2015 breakthrough The song that changed it all. Lauren Hunter Jun 30, 2026
The 1956 lyric Paul Simon calls the smartest ever written in a rock song Beautiful daftness. Tom Taylor Jun 30, 2026
The brave moment in 1976 when Tina Turner left Ike: “I couldn’t remember what it was like not to have a black eye” With nothing to her name. Lauren Hunter Jun 30, 2026
“Who can sing better?”: the best country artist Ringo Starr ever heard So much emotion. Reuben Cross Jun 30, 2026
Every song featured on Elvis Presley’s personal jukebox A curious collection. Tom Phelan Jun 30, 2026
“You might get your ass kicked”: the club Miles Davis called a proving ground for great musicians Seminal teachings. Lauren Hunter Jun 30, 2026