‘I Don’t Like Mondays’: The harrowing story behind the 1979 smash hit and Bob Geldof’s big regret A tragic backstory. Tom Taylor May 11, 2026
The one accolade Phil Collins will remember forever: “Take to my grave” A record for the ages. Tim Coffman May 11, 2026
The actor who occupied the top two spots in the charts at once in 1978 Tell me more. Callum MacHattie May 11, 2026
The rock singer Bono said was as important as Picasso: “Above anyone else” The greatest wordsmith ever. Tim Coffman May 11, 2026
A punch, a club, and a realisation: The heroin deal in 1993 that almost ended Depeche Mode “My cats’ lives are out…” Tom Phelan May 11, 2026
The band Steven Tyler always wanted to join: “Greatest inspiration” Where he always fit in. Tim Coffman May 11, 2026
The 1966 album Sting was completely devoted to: “Every lick” Every single minute detail. Tim Coffman May 11, 2026
The murder capital, mythical 1970s, and Alice Cooper’s musical soul mate “I liked him immediately.” Tom Phelan May 11, 2026
The 1979 show Robert Plant could have done without: “It didn’t really work” Taking things way too far. Tim Coffman May 11, 2026
Who was the first musician to sell 100 million albums twice? The highest numbers in the industry. Tim Coffman May 10, 2026
“Over a million times”: the 1971 Yes songs Alex Lifeson loved playing the most “I spent hours…” Tom Phelan May 10, 2026
Loves, regrets and the covers album Glenn Frey never got to make What could have been. Callum MacHattie May 10, 2026