“A really cool statement”: the unlikely Megadeth hit inspired by Patti Smith
Unexpected words of wisdom.
From The Vault Archives: 05/2025
Drugs and dust-ups: Why didn’t The Strokes release an album for six years?
Tough times for all involved.
“How my country felt”: the one album Bruce Springsteen thought was true America
The holy grail of songwriting.
The song Paul Simon wrote to decry himself as a champion: “I’m going to go away”
“I’m going to go away if you don’t stop.”
Herman’s Hermits: the British invasion band that inspired Joey Ramone’s vocals
An enduring influence…
“You’re out of your mind”: The one band that Eddie Van Halen asked to join
Throwing his old band away.
“The most badass thing ever”: the frontman Jerry Cantrell said no one can touch
Beyond his wildest dreams.
“He was very knowledgeable”: the artist Jeff Beck believed would be the greatest president
From the stage to the Senate.