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The band Carlos Santana liked “more than anyone” “One of my favourite bands.” Dale Maplethorpe Nov 16, 2025
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The singer who taught Linda Ronstadt “a hell of a lot” “The mot inspiring singer.” Dale Maplethorpe Nov 16, 2025
The best advice Debbie Harry ever got from Iggy Pop: “He has standards” Taking it to the edge. Callum MacHattie Nov 16, 2025
‘Kill Your Sons’: Lou Reed’s heartbreaking autobiography of his childhood “Two-bit psychiatrists”. Paulina Subia Nov 16, 2025
The one Beatles song John Lennon and Paul McCartney called their favourite: “The boy’s not bad” The pure beauty of a great melody. Tim Coffman Nov 16, 2025