The one drummer Queen’s Roger Taylor called “the benchmark” for other percussionists “He was pure rock.” Joe Taysom Nov 12, 2025
“Very complex”: The song Brian May sees as a first draft of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ “It’s way more complicated.” Ben Forrest Nov 12, 2025
The star Ian Anderson crowned “the mother of reinvention” He was a big fan. Dale Maplethorpe Nov 12, 2025
Vomiting, rats, Patti Smith, and the CBGB: “Our place” “It was our sh*thole…” Ben Forrest Nov 12, 2025
Why David Crosby banned a band from playing on ‘Song to a Seagull’ “Essence.” Dale Maplethorpe Nov 12, 2025
The Leonard Cohen line Lou Reed called one of the greatest ever written Shock and awe. Callum MacHattie Nov 12, 2025
The only “original” California artist, according to Linda Ronstadt Writing the rulebook. Tim Coffman Nov 12, 2025
The band that the Eagles modelled themselves on: “The disciples” Californian melting pot. Callum MacHattie Nov 12, 2025
How many jazz albums have hit number one in the charts? Against the odds. Callum MacHattie Nov 12, 2025
The best artists of the Greenwich Village folk scene, according to Joni Mitchell A moment in time. Callum MacHattie Nov 12, 2025
How ‘Light My Fire’ became The Doors’ true ensemble classic “Come on, baby, light my fire”. Matthew Ingate Nov 11, 2025
The song Brian Wilson wasn’t good enough to play on: “I couldn’t hack it” “I couldn’t keep the rhythm.” Ben Forrest Nov 11, 2025