The one musician Sammy Hagar wanted to “punch in the face” Ready to throw down. Tim Coffman Feb 25, 2026
The actor who ruined a rock classic, according to Jack Black Giving the classics a beating. Tim Coffman Feb 25, 2026
The singer Bono had “the greatest voice the human ear has ever experienced” The queen of emotional vocals. Tim Coffman Feb 25, 2026
The Fleetwood Mac song that Lindsey Buckingham struggles to play: “Finger-hurter” Truly suffering for his art. Tim Coffman Feb 25, 2026
Tom Petty thought Kurt Cobain was the last “Beatles-like figure” in music Reinventing rock all over again. Tim Coffman Feb 25, 2026
The guitarist Paul Simon knew was out of his league: “I can’t” Nowhere near that proficient. Tim Coffman Feb 25, 2026
The “lame” band Alice in Chains couldn’t stand touring with One to remember. Arun Starkey Feb 25, 2026
The one song Pete Townshend knew he could never beat: “A masterpiece” Never in competition. Tim Coffman Feb 25, 2026
The musician Robert Plant called his last musical love: “My last real connection was severed” The final musical connection. Tim Coffman Feb 25, 2026
The song that divided Elton John and Bernie Taupin: ‘He would kill me’ Not clicking the most. Tim Coffman Feb 25, 2026
The one band Neil Peart never wanted to be in: “How awful” Not what he was cut out for. Tim Coffman Feb 25, 2026
The one band Eric Clapton said was too overrated: “It wouldn’t survive” Nowhere near their reputation. Tim Coffman Feb 25, 2026