The “unofficial national anthem” of rock and roll, according to Tom Morello “Rock and roll liberation.” Dale Maplethorpe Sep 19, 2024
“Boundless energy”: Patti Smith’s first memory of rock and roll Transformational. Lucy Harbron Sep 18, 2024
“Without any question”: David Crosby on the greatest songwriter of our time A big call. Arun Starkey Sep 18, 2024
The band Charlie Watts thought defined American music: “That to me is America” The definition of taste. Tim Coffman Sep 18, 2024
The lyric Neil Young thought was too cliché: “It’s terrible” The power behind the cliches. Tim Coffman Sep 18, 2024
The song Iggy Pop called his masterpiece: “My immortalisation was secure” The proto-punk juggernaut. Tim Coffman Sep 18, 2024
The rock legend Geddy Lee considered a “complete musician” The embodiment of music virtuosity. Tim Coffman Sep 18, 2024
The end of an icon: Jimi Hendrix’s final moments on stage before his death Born to be on stage. Joe Taysom Sep 18, 2024
‘Lost for Words’: Pink Floyd’s parting shot at Roger Waters “Winner! By a knockout.” Kelly Murphy Sep 18, 2024
The guitarist who put a nail in Jeff Beck’s coffin: “We knew he was going to be trouble” “He did all the dirty tricks.” Kelly Murphy Sep 18, 2024
“The best”: The show that made David Bowie fall in love with Radiohead “That convinced me.” Dale Maplethorpe Sep 18, 2024