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From The Vault Archives: 03/2026
The era Billy Joel called the golden age for rock and roll: “One phenomenal musician after the next”
The peak of rock and roll.
The day Kiss disappointed their fans, according to Stevie Nicks: “It is their loss”
Leaving their fans hanging.
Geddy Lee could never match Keith Emerson: “It’s a joking matter”
Having more time with his instrument.
James Hetfield, Dave Mustaine, and the Metallica days they wanted to forget about
“You know, the big mouth that wants to just go-go-go.”
‘The Ostrich’: The song that sparked the beginnings of The Velvet Underground
The moment that started it all.
The greatest guitar player Graham Nash ever witnessed: “I think he’s a very underrated”
The height of musicianship.
“The most fiery”: The most intense guitarist Sammy Hagar ever worked with
The right kind of rock and roll swagger.