Ginger Baker: The “terrific” drummer who inspired Nick Mason to become a musician
The pure maniac behind the drumkit.
From The Vault Archives: 04/2024
The reason John Lydon compared himself to Talking Heads
“He makes an effort to do more than just glorify a persona.”
Sonic storytelling: The song Courtney Barnett took five years to complete
“How had she totally concocted this story?”
Smashed guitars and a troubled quest for perfection: Bob Dylan’s feud fuelled recording sessions with Daniel Lanois
Getting a bit too heated behind the glass.
“I wanted to be just like Cass”: Cass Elliot’s best quality, according to Michelle Phillips
“She always encouraged me.”
Jerry Garcia, Grateful Dead and the new wave: who were the “original” punks?
The guitarist talks new wave and punk roots.
When Melvins first exposed Kurt Cobain to the power of punk: “Finally found my calling”
A life-changing moment.
The iconic bassist Geddy Lee describes as one of “the most creative people in rock”
“He’s one of the most creative people in rock.”
The movie star Don Henley never understood: “I missed the whole icon thing”
Missing the boat on the teenage rebel.
The band Jimmy Page called “absolutely phenomenal”
“It was really an arts lab, as opposed to pop music.”