How Bob Seger popped up with an iconic 1978 Eagles lyric: “His eyes lit up huge” All done in a moment. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 29, 2026
The 1979 Beach Boys song Iggy Pop was scared of: “This guy is nuts” Scarred for life. Reuben Cross Jun 29, 2026
The 1994 song that crowned Neil Young the ‘Godfather of Grunge’ An emotional track. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 29, 2026
The only 1960s country singer Tom Waits ever liked A good reflection of the genre. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 29, 2026
The 1970 album that Dolly Parton loves more than any other: “I felt like my feet were nailed to the floor” A great record. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 29, 2026
The musician Paul Simon crowned the true leader of the 1960s: “At least he tried” A true leader. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 29, 2026
The 1964 song that made Stevie Nicks realise she was going to be famous A revelation. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 29, 2026
The 1988 Traveling Wilburys line that knocked Tom Petty out: “That just kills me” He was a big fan. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 29, 2026
The 1972 Yes song that shaped modern rock, according to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame An important rock song. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 29, 2026
Jimi Hendrix’s five greatest riffs, according to Ritchie Blackmore The master of guitar rock. Poppy Burton Jun 29, 2026
The 1979 lyric Lou Reed wanted to be remembered for: “I’ve always been very affected by it” Changing meaning… Elle Palmer Jun 29, 2026
“Very sexy”: the 1980 song Christine McVie always adored “I love Steely Dan.” Tom Taylor Jun 29, 2026