The one guitarist Freddie Mercury said nobody came close to: “My idol” “There’s no way you can compare him.” Joe Taysom Jan 3, 2026
Bono on why Jeff Buckley was “a pure drop in an ocean of noise” One of a kind. Kelly Murphy Jan 3, 2026
The band Ritchie Blackmore wished didn’t exist: “That’s all I care about” He’s not the only one. Arun Starkey Jan 3, 2026
The Paul McCartney album that Ringo Starr hated with a passion: “I just feel he’s wasted his time” Beatle beef. Tim Coffman Jan 3, 2026
Lemmy thought Pete Townshend would never forgive him: “He gritted his teeth” Time heals all wounds. Karan Singh Jan 3, 2026
The Kinks song inspired by Bob Dylan and Frank Sinatra: “It was a strange time” One of their best. Joe Taysom Jan 3, 2026
Graham Nash’s favourite Joni Mitchell song: “She had the courage to bare her soul” A poignant ballad. Jordan Potter Jan 3, 2026
Noel Gallagher on how Madonna took music to “the edge” A rare compliment from the chief. Karan Singh Jan 3, 2026
The song that got CMAT obsessed with The Beatles: “I lost three years of my life” Infatuation. Lauren Hunter Jan 3, 2026
The Blondie song that made Giorgio Moroder want to quit rock music “There were always fights.” Tom Phelan Jan 3, 2026
The Depeche Mode album Dave Gahan called “spooky” to listen back to “It’s as if I plotted my own demise”. Andrew Clayman Jan 3, 2026
How did Lorde end up signing a record contract when she was just 13? The beginnings of a star. Lauren Hunter Jan 3, 2026