The singer Elton John considered his bastard daughter: “Cut from exactly the same cloth” A younger version. Lauren Hunter Jan 18, 2026
The classic rock song John Lennon thought Paul McCartney should’ve sung: “Paul would’ve done it better” Lennon talks Alice. Tyler Golsen Jan 18, 2026
The only rock icon who left the scathing John Lydon starstruck: “I got shy” “So nervous.” Dale Maplethorpe Jan 18, 2026
The one album Paul Simon called the “peak” of his career Questionable circumstances. Lucy Harbron Jan 18, 2026
The one guitarist who flattered Joe Walsh “beyond belief” Seeing a musical confidante. Tim Coffman Jan 18, 2026
The albums Noel Gallagher said were out of his league Never matching that honesty. Tim Coffman Jan 18, 2026
The musician Dave Davies said had too big an ego: “Thought he invented the bloody instrument” “Carried along on that crystal and glamour…” Tom Phelan Jan 18, 2026
The album Stone Gossard called the highlight of his career: “We brought something that was special” A beautiful piece of music. Dale Maplethorpe Jan 18, 2026
The Billy Joel song he said should have never been made Music with nothing to say. Tim Coffman Jan 18, 2026
The regrettable project Marianne Faithfull thought Kenneth Anger tricked her into: “He fancied Mick” Not a great decision. Dale Maplethorpe Jan 18, 2026
The best album of the 21st century, according to Jeff Lynne “I just love her voice.” Kelly Murphy Jan 18, 2026
The worst band Mick Jagger ever saw live: “I think it’s garbage” The opposite of true entertainment. Tim Coffman Jan 18, 2026