The writer who gave Keith Richards “the highlight of his life” Making everything worth it. Tim Coffman May 15, 2026
Who is Rikki from Steely Dan song ‘Rikki Don’t Lose That Number’? A chance meeting. Sam Kemp May 15, 2026
The 1969 concert that saw Led Zeppelin become too big to fail: “Christ, we’ve got something” The turning point of their career. Tim Coffman May 15, 2026
The Marvin Gaye song from 1963 that inspired alt-rock Gaye was massively influential. Tyler Golsen May 15, 2026
The Pearl Jam song that mourned a grunge icon in 2002: “So sing just like him” A heartfelt tribute. Tom Taylor May 15, 2026
The drug deal that led Glenn Frey to form Eagles: “They weren’t gonna give me a dime” The nasty side of country rock. Tim Coffman May 15, 2026
The 1990 album Tom Petty initially couldn’t stand working on: “Anything but this” Writing for the wrong reasons. Tim Coffman May 15, 2026
“Really pathetic”: The Bob Dylan song John Lennon couldn’t stomach “Pathetic”. Tom Taylor May 15, 2026
The drummer Neil Peart wanted everyone to love: “A truly gifted man” The most tasteful playing he heard. Tim Coffman May 15, 2026
The 1995 song U2 were ashamed of making: “The worst” Needing a bit more polish. Tim Coffman May 15, 2026
The “scandalous” number one that gave Margaret Thatcher sleepless nights “Thatcher hated it…” Ben Forrest May 15, 2026
The completely forgotten song that spent 11 weeks in the top 10 in 1976 A lost relic. Tom Phelan May 15, 2026