The Beatles member who frightened the rest of the band: “We were all scared of you” Quiet authority. Callum MacHattie Jun 21, 2026
The brutal Van Halen moment that moved Sammy Hagar to tears: “Oh shit” A moving moment. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 21, 2026
The 1963 Bob Dylan song that floored Robert Plant: “Summed it all up” The ultimate protest song. Callum MacHattie Jun 21, 2026
The 1993 song that defined Nirvana, according to Dave Grohl: “If I had to pick one” The heart of their sound. Tim Coffman Jun 21, 2026
The musician that Jimmy Page and George Martin agreed was modern music’s only “genius” A hero’s hero. Tom Taylor Jun 21, 2026
“Unscrewed the lid off something evil”: the 1977 album that made Dave Mustaine want to be rock star “It was…unsettling”. Rachael Pimblett Jun 21, 2026
The most disgusting show Lemmy ever played: “He got Hepatitis C” It sounds pretty rough. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 21, 2026
The 1960s rock album that gave birth to Paul McCartney’s epics: “It allows you to stretch” Hidden gem. Callum MacHattie Jun 21, 2026
The 1981 song Tom Petty struggled to complete without the help of Janis Joplin “It’s about waiting for your dreams.” Kelly Murphy Jun 21, 2026
What was the first number one album of the 21st century? Timeless anthem. Callum MacHattie Jun 21, 2026
“I love this song to death”: the 1971 flop that Rod Stewart is still immensely proud of The sensitive side of blues. Tim Coffman Jun 21, 2026
“My inspiration”: the 1989 lyric Noel Gallagher wishes he had written A huge inspiration. Tom Taylor Jun 21, 2026