The musician Don Henley called “the godfather of country rock” Adding some twang to the guitars. Tim Coffman Jan 26, 2026
The guitarist Joe Walsh said no one could touch: “Tough and unique” Exceptional. Reuben Cross Jan 26, 2026
The bassist Geddy Lee thought was out of everybody’s league: “There’s no one like him” Pushing the limits of bass playing. Tim Coffman Jan 26, 2026
The one album Robert Plant never could have made: “Such a reboot for me” New beginnings. Callum MacHattie Jan 26, 2026
The guitarist Keith Richards and John Lennon agreed invented rock and roll: “That’s the attitude” The foundations. Callum MacHattie Jan 26, 2026
The Beatle that Stewart Copeland wishes he never met: “I was mortally embarrassed” Fluffed his lines. Callum MacHattie Jan 26, 2026
The best pop singer of all time, according to Linda Ronstadt The kind that never go out of style. Tim Coffman Jan 26, 2026
The writer George Martin called the most interesting of “his lifetime” Always switching up his style. Tim Coffman Jan 26, 2026
The music legend Joni Mitchell said sounded too boring: “People think he’s the greatest” Not all that impressive. Tim Coffman Jan 26, 2026
Angus Young always said Eric Clapton was massively overrated: “I never saw what the big fuss was about” Not understanding the hype. Tim Coffman Jan 26, 2026
The “genius” guitarist Brian May credits with the invention of an entire genre Unearthly. Lauren Hunter Jan 26, 2026