The musician Tom Petty called “the greatest writer who ever lived”
The ultimate songwriting education in rock history.
From The Vault Archives: 10/2023
The first song Dave Grohl ever wrote and recorded
A fine way to start his writing and recording career.
‘Join Together’: The Who single Pete Townshend wrote “the night before we recorded it”
A quick one while they’re away.
The Rolling Stones song Keith Richards called “‘Satisfaction’ in reverse”
Richards explains ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’.
Bono picks the best U2 song to play live: “It’s as if God walks through the room”
Played almost a thousand times and still fresh.
Ray Davies explains why The Kinks “weren’t in the same league” as The Who
They have many similarities.
The hit Oasis song Liam Gallagher didn’t like at first: “I thought it was a little funky”
Not quite speaking to the heart.
Kim Deal explains how Willy Wonka inspired The Breeders’ hit ‘Cannonball’
The classic song was surprisingly inspired by the iconic movie.