John Lennon on the band who carried on “from where the Beatles left off”
Combining classical and pop.
From The Vault Archives: 10/2023
The classic Elvis song written in a single take
“Elvis just started singing this song, jumping around and acting the fool.”
The compromise that Kate Bush regrets with her biggest hit
“I always regret any compromises that I make.”
The Ringo Starr cover so bad that George Harrison threatened legal action
George Harrison was far from pleased with Ringo Starr’s rendition.
The Jimmy Page guitar solo that brings Dave Grohl “to tears”
“I had faith in Led Zeppelin as a spiritual entity.”
Did Pearl Jam write ‘Immortality’ about Kurt Cobain?
Pearl Jam and Nirvana both spearheaded the grunge scene.
How the Queens of the Stone Age played the most underground gig of all time
Taking things back to rock’s primordial roots.
Angel Olsen explains how Joanna Newsom spawned the current zeitgeist
“I felt safe because Joanna Newsom was popular.”
Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale on the band who are “so good it hurts”
“Their music worms into my little heart…”
Who is Sheena the punk rocker?
“I combined Sheena, Queen of the Jungle, with the primalness of punk rock.”
Roger Christian: the car enthusiast admired by The Beach Boys
A favourite collaborator of the Wilson’s.