From The Vault Archives: 10/2024

Led Zeppelin - Jimmy Page - Robert Plant - John Paul Jones - John Bonham

Which Led Zeppelin song has sold the most records?

A big payday.

Oct 19, 2024

Simon Le Bon - David Bowie - Split

The moment David Bowie almost came to blows with Simon Le Bon

They remained friends.

Oct 19, 2024

David Bowie - 1970

How many of David Bowie’s albums got to number one?

Not as many as you’d think.

Oct 19, 2024

Jimi Hendrix - The Jimi Hendrix Experience

A legendary soundtrack: The record Jimi Hendrix listened to on his first acid trip

A life-changing moment…

Oct 19, 2024

John Lennon - Yoko Ono - 1970s

The punk classic John Lennon thought sounded “just like Yoko’s music”

A surprising choice

Oct 19, 2024

Slash - November Rain - Guns N' Roses - 1991

An idol’s idol: The guitarist Slash called “otherworldly”

Longlasting influence…

Oct 19, 2024

Jane Birkin - Serge Gainsbourg - 1960s

The song that made Jane Birkin fall in love with Serge Gainsbourg

A decade-defining romance.

Megan Hullander

Oct 19, 2024

Robert Plant - Singer - Musician - 2023

“All that rubbish”: the band Robert Plant thought had no substance

Not understanding why they are famous.

Oct 19, 2024

Brian Eno - 2023 - Cecily Eno

The earliest influences of the innovative Brian Eno

An intriguing sonic intersection.

Oct 19, 2024

Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young - Saturday 14th September 1974 - on stage at Wembley Stadium, London -

The Crosby, Stills, and Nash song they said no one would understand: “Even did it in a different language to make sure”

Not the most linear story.

Oct 19, 2024

J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. picks his favourite Jimi Hendrix songs

The best Rolling Stones solo album, according to J Mascis

A riot from start to finish.

Oct 19, 2024

Steely Dan - 1974

“It wasn’t fun at all”: Steely Dan’s most tragic album

Perfection sometimes emerges from chaos.

Oct 19, 2024