A yodelling inspiration: The singer Bob Dylan thought was “the best songwriter”
Cutting to the chase in every line.
From The Vault Archives: 04/2024
The Aerosmith song Steven Tyler called a ripoff of The Yardbirds: “It’s all from them”
A little too much inspiration starting out.
Ginger Baker: The “terrific” drummer who inspired Nick Mason to become a musician
The pure maniac behind the drumkit.
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.”
“Everyman’s music for everyman”: the musician Phil Collins compared to Chuck Berry
“I like what he stands for.”