‘American Idiot’: The Green Day song inspired by Lynyrd Skynyrd
It was the start of ‘American Idiot’.
From The Vault Archives: 10/2023
Maryanne Amacher and the strange study of psychoacoustic phenomena
“Your ears are not behaving strange or being damaged.”
What was lost in the 2008 Universal Studios fire?
An investigation reported hundreds of lost masters, but only 19 were confirmed.
Cher’s scathing review of The Velvet Underground
The Goddess of Pop was unimpressed with their live show.
Nina Simone’s personal theory on musical excellence: An artist’s duty is to reflect the times”
Simone was once wrongfully denied a career in classical music.
The Band song that Robbie Robertson doesn’t understand
“I don’t remember where I sat down and finished the song.”
The early Beatles songs John Lennon wrote without Paul McCartney
“‘Please Please Me’ is my song completely.”
The album Elton John made when he was “out of control”
Elton’s problems with substances had escalated.
How Butch Vig tricked Kurt Cobain into recording vocals
Thinking outside the box during the sessions.