“Amazing fun”: The 1968 song Lou Reed said set the tone for his career “And then my mind split open…” Paulina Subia May 2, 2026
The 1980s artist Rick Rubin never wanted to become: “I try not to fall into that trap” Far too one dimensional for him. Tim Coffman May 1, 2026
The 1981 song Angus Young would never get tired of: “Still gives me goosebumps” The real heart of the band. Tim Coffman May 1, 2026
The guitarist Jack White said can’t be topped: “You wonder why he would even play it like that” A real innovator. Dale Maplethorpe May 1, 2026
“Very personal”: How revisiting his own 1993 protest song gave Phil Collins a mini existential crisis Times had changed. Reuben Cross May 1, 2026
“A musical landscape”: The 1975 song Jimmy Page said was difficult to remember “Really complicated…” Paulina Subia May 1, 2026
The 1968 album that became Paul Simon’s first serious record The beginning of a new era. Tim Coffman May 1, 2026
The 1974 Queen album that became their first “giant step” Coming out exactly right. Tim Coffman May 1, 2026
The 1976 album that made Eric Clapton abandon heavy music: “I’m past that kind of thing” Leaving it all behind. Tim Coffman May 1, 2026