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
The singer that made Chuck Berry want to leave rock and roll: “I’d have been ecstatic” The one person to sway his judgement. Tim Coffman Jan 13, 2026