The songs Don Henley thinks every musician would love to write: “I don’t enjoy happy little songs” The pure sounds of the heart. Tim Coffman Aug 11, 2025
The “madman” artist Neil Young said defines rock and roll: “Completely outrageous” The cornerstone of the genre. Tim Coffman Aug 11, 2025
The album that revolutionised The Byrds: “Look at how hard we were trying to go in the same direction” A momentous moment in history. Tom Taylor Aug 11, 2025
“Take your silver spoon and dig your grave”: How one song defines Stevie Nicks’ survival A dark warning. Lucy Harbron Aug 11, 2025
“Remember where music came from”: The forgotten legends Robert Plant thought deserved a lifetime achievement award Legends recognise legends. Dale Maplethorpe Aug 11, 2025
The two icons Keith Richards considers his muse: “I’m an antenna” “I see myself as an antenna, a receiver.” Ben Forrest Aug 11, 2025
The rock legend George Michael regretted turning down: “That one slipped under the radar” Opportunity missed. Reuben Cross Aug 11, 2025
How a “childhood toy” allowed AC/DC to crown hard rock’s masterpiece Bringing back the power. Lucy Harbron Aug 11, 2025
The song that made Bruce Springsteen pick up a guitar in anger: “When I got thrown out of my first band” Not always a dedicated lead player. Jack Whatley Aug 11, 2025
The drummer who taught Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins everything they knew: “My earliest real drum influence” An icon for them. Jack Whatley Aug 11, 2025