When the British public sent Slade’s “pile of shit” to number one in 1971 “It was so wet.” Tom Phelan Jul 4, 2026
“The greatest”: How one 1968 song debunked the American Dream, inspired Bob Dylan and Billy Joel, and transformed songwriting The great American Song? Tom Taylor Jul 4, 2026
The greatest metal singer that Slash ever heard: “Favourite of all time” The peak of vocal prowess. Tim Coffman Jul 4, 2026
Who is the only US member of Congress to ever score a number one hit? From Billboard to House Bills. Tom Phelan Jul 4, 2026
“Black humour”: the 1992 Lou Reed lyric that epitomised his comic edge Dark. Reuben Cross Jul 4, 2026
The big mistake in ‘Night Moves’: The song Bob Seger was humming in 1962 was actually released in ’63 A genius blunder. Kelly Murphy Jul 4, 2026
“The lamest song I ever wrote”: The 1977 Van Halen track that became a hit despite the odds A punk parody. Dale Maplethorpe Jul 3, 2026
The 1989 album Linda Ronstadt will always regret: “I didn’t do well” Falling just a little short. Tim Coffman Jul 3, 2026
The 1966 album Don Henley and Glenn Frey both called the greatest: “Overwhelmed” Branching out of the pop sphere. Tim Coffman Jul 3, 2026
The 1974 tour Geddy Lee claimed taught Rush everything: “There was a lot to learn” Eye-opening. Reuben Cross Jul 3, 2026
The “massive hero” Brian May deeply regrets not collaborating with “I could imagine us hitting it off.” Joe Taysom Jul 3, 2026