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The song Joan Baez knew she had to cover: “As dark as it is beautiful” A moving rendition. Reuben Cross Mar 18, 2025
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The drummer who featured on some of The Rolling Stones’ most popular hits: “Not everyone turned up” A solid stand-in. Reuben Cross Mar 17, 2025
The song Jack White wrote for Beyoncé: “I’ve always loved her voice” A winning collaboration. Tom Phelan Mar 17, 2025
When Lana Del Rey compared herself to Jim Morrison: “I just feel good” A curious connection. Tom Phelan Mar 17, 2025
The live shows David Gilmour said needed to be perfect: “It was incredibly hairy” “You could never risk having a drink before the show…” Tom Phelan Mar 17, 2025
The gospel according to Led Zeppelin: Is Jesus the ‘Stairway to Heaven’? An abstract masterpiece. Dale Maplethorpe Mar 17, 2025
Do Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel hate each other? One of rock’s great mysteries. Lauren Hunter Mar 17, 2025