The song Carole King thought was her most resonant: “Speak for people” Stepping out on her own. Callum MacHattie Jan 3, 2026
The most painful song Brian May ever wrote: “It was true therapy” Baring his soul. Callum MacHattie Jan 3, 2026
The riot that sparked three classic rock songs: “The whole world is watching!” Prompted by the Vietnam War. Karan Singh Jan 2, 2026
The rock and roll legend Ritchie Blackmore was “best of friends” with “Very frightened.” Kelly Murphy Jan 2, 2026
The song John Paul Jones said encapsulated “everything Led Zeppelin was about” “Even I cheered.” Dale Maplethorpe Jan 2, 2026
The “most famous pop song about masturbation”, according to Roger Daltrey Wasn’t it obvious? Tom Phelan Jan 2, 2026
The message Ian Anderson wants engraved on his tombstone “I feel I’ve gotta get on and do something that allows me to get close to what I think I can do.” Tom Phelan Jan 2, 2026
When Bob Dylan attempted to seduce Françoise Hardy: “A romantic fixation” “It moves me”. Tom Taylor Jan 2, 2026
The song Ringo Starr called one of the best he ever made: “I was the genius” The drummer at his finest. Tim Coffman Jan 2, 2026