Why Deep Purple tried to blockade their own 1970 breakthrough: “We were anti-contrivance” Self-sabotage… Ben Forrest May 13, 2026
In 1972, Elvis Presley revealed the best he had ever sang The greatest picks his greatest. Reuben Cross May 13, 2026
“I want to eat”: how commercial struggles derailed Dizzy Gillespie’s early days “I want to eat.” Ben Forrest May 13, 2026
How the desert shaped QOTSA’s music: “More accidentally than anything else” They’ve never left. Lauren Hunter May 13, 2026
The longest-charting album in music history spent 1,334 weeks in the top 100 Greatest Hits. Thomas Coll May 12, 2026
“A fat drunk”: When Pete Townshend reached out to Jim Morrison in 1971 An attempt to save him from the brink. Lucy Harbron May 12, 2026
The 1976 Led Zeppelin album Robert Plant called “wracked with pain” Plant could feel the pain. Tyler Golsen May 12, 2026
The 1981 album that almost ruined Meat Loaf’s career in the United States: “Faith healers and oddballs” He eventually bounced back. Joe Taysom May 12, 2026
“You’ll feel better right away”: Brian Wilson was fearing death until a 1972 hit made him smile again A guaranteed cheer up. Lucy Harbron May 12, 2026
Nick Mason on how Pink Floyd made their “roughest” album in 1977: “Built on a budget” A rough gem. Jordan Potter May 12, 2026
“Don’t make it Spanish”: The 1960 album that has never left Grace Slick’s head “Some stuff just grabs you…” Ben Forrest May 12, 2026
The 1993 album that changed Dave Grohl’s perspective on classic rock: “New noise that kinda sounded familiar” The power of reinvention. Kelly Murphy May 12, 2026