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From The Vault Archives: 06/2026

Brian Wilson - The Beach Boys - 1964

The best Beach Boys song Brian Wilson ever wrote is a 1965 pop smash: “I’m still really proud”

A classic

Jack Whatley
Jun 11, 2026
Ritchie Blackmore - Deep Purple

The 1966 song that left Ritchie Blackmore in awe: “This shouldn’t be allowed”

A guitarist who conveys his soul through the instrument.

Elle Palmer
Jun 11, 2026
Jeff Lynne - Electric Light Orchestra - 1990

The 1988 Jeff Lynne song that the rock icon he wrote it for couldn’t stand: “Intensely disliked”

The Beach Boys and ELO combined.

Jordan Potter
Jun 11, 2026
Stewart Copeland - The Police - Drummer

The one drumming God, according to Stewart Copeland

The former Police drummer named one of his idols a “God”.

Jordan Potter
Jun 11, 2026
Mark Knopfler - Far Out Magazine

How Mark Knopfler gets away with being a bad guitarist: “I’ve got a shorthand”

Not exactly the most proficient.

Tim Coffman
Jun 11, 2026
Mike McCready - Pearl Jam - Musician - Guitarist

The 1990s band Mike McCready would reform in a heartbeat: “I hope we record again”

Wanting that second wind.

Tim Coffman
Jun 11, 2026
Billy Joel - Musician - 1986

The 1983 album Billy Joel enjoyed more than any other: “I had a great time”

Songwriting on a high.

Tim Coffman
Jun 11, 2026
Ozzy Osbourne - Moscow Music Peace Festival - 1989

The forgotten 1960s band Ozzy Osbourne absolutely loved: “Sent chills in my spine”

The biggest rush of his life.

Tim Coffman
Jun 11, 2026
Joni Mitchell - Musician - 1975

The one show Joni Mitchell wished she never played: “Not good at all”

The musical light going out.

Tim Coffman
Jun 11, 2026
Jerry Garcia - Musician - Grateful Dead

The 1967 song Jerry Garcia fell out of love with playing: “I’m starting to get tired”

Getting stale after a while.

Tim Coffman
Jun 11, 2026
Chuck Berry - Guitarist - Singer - Musician

The blues singer Chuck Berry compared to meeting the Pope: “It was the feeling”

A hero.

Kelly Murphy
Jun 10, 2026
Jimmy Page - 1973 - Guitarist - Led Zeppelin

The 1979 Led Zeppelin song that Jimmy Page hated: “That is not us”

Just too soft to stand.

Sam Kemp
Jun 10, 2026

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