The one singer Paul McCartney said America never forgave: “He’s gonna bop him” Not ready to make nice. Tim Coffman Jan 13, 2026
Did Steely Dan really invent the term “gaslighting”? One of their many cultural additions. Arun Starkey Jan 13, 2026
The singers Joni Mitchell said were out of everyone’s league: “I don’t know of anyone” No replacing that raw emotion. Tim Coffman Jan 13, 2026
The one guitarist Eddie Van Halen thought was “beyond” everybody else: “The master of riffs” Hard to disagree with his point. Arun Starkey Jan 13, 2026
The song Paul Simon thinks might be his most timeless: “A very simple song” An undeniable classic. Joe Taysom Jan 13, 2026
The one singer Robert Plant always wanted to be: “I want that voice” The model for Percy’s howl. Tim Coffman Jan 13, 2026
The first professional song Glenn Frey ever sang: “His first big hit” Rock and roll apprenticeship. Callum MacHattie Jan 13, 2026
The singer Jeff Lynne thought was better than everybody: “The best voice of anybody” How to perfect rock and roll drama. Tim Coffman Jan 13, 2026
The band Eric Clapton thought were out of everybody’s league: “The kings” Exceptional. Reuben Cross Jan 13, 2026
The songs Bob Dylan wanted to fail miserably: “To me it was a joke” Actively trying to lose fans. Lucy Harbron Jan 13, 2026
The Tool song Maynard James Keenan sorely regrets: “It was kind of a dick joke” Was it too simple? Dale Maplethorpe Jan 13, 2026