‘Satisfaction’: How Otis Redding provided the defining version of a Rolling Stones classic An incredible cover… Ben Forrest Aug 6, 2024
Al Kooper names the 100 “best recordings” of all time A list of excellent records. Dale Maplethorpe Aug 6, 2024
The decline of a ‘Super Freak’: The sorry death of Rick James A deeply flawed figure… Ben Forrest Aug 6, 2024
Geddy Lee’s favourite bassline for Rush: “I wanted to make a statement” A “quintessential” piece… Lucy Harbron Aug 5, 2024
‘Human Highway’: the unfinished CSNY album could have been a masterpiece What could have been. Arun Starkey Aug 5, 2024
‘Wendy O. Williams Live and Fucking Loud’: The story of rock’s most outrageous live album A landmark concert… Ben Forrest Aug 5, 2024
Frank Zappa’s favourite pop stars: “Very melodic and nice” “Isolate musical events that I’ve enjoyed.” Dale Maplethorpe Aug 5, 2024
‘Purple Haze’: the most groundbreaking guitar solos in rock and roll? A significant moment. Arun Starkey Aug 5, 2024
The song David Bowie’s father gave to him in a dream: “It just feels right” A parting gift. Dale Maplethorpe Aug 5, 2024
Neil Young’s fascination with the moon: “That’s just my religion” “I’m not a practicing anything.” Dale Maplethorpe Aug 5, 2024
Grace Slick’s strange encounter with Gene Simmons: “Polaroids of every woman he’s ever screwed” A gross situation… Arun Starkey Aug 5, 2024