Three guitar moments that prove Bob Weir’s genius: “That’s all I’m here for” Understated genius. Callum MacHattie Jan 11, 2026
Donna Summer, the musical ‘Hair’, and the birth of disco: The audition that changed music From the Age of Aquarius to the discoball. Tom Phelan Jan 11, 2026
The Grateful Dead song Bob Weir wanted to be played at his funeral Is it your favourite? Jack Whatley Jan 11, 2026
The Grateful Dead song Bob Weir wanted to be remembered for A huge song. Dale Maplethorpe Jan 11, 2026
The Baker Street Regulars: The band that formed after Big Star broke up Unsung heroes. Lauren Hunter Jan 11, 2026
The peculiar moment when Elton John covered Motown in a Soviet restaurant “Help.” Tom Phelan Jan 11, 2026
The band Phil Collins called the gold standard of perfection: “This is remarkably simple” The key to all good songwriting. Tim Coffman Jan 11, 2026
The country star Robert Plant said the world would never forget: “Enduring treasury” The almighty songwriting genius. Tim Coffman Jan 11, 2026
The one musician Bob Dylan said was a better writer than him Far from his area of expertise. Tim Coffman Jan 11, 2026
The most charistmatic musician Carly Simon ever encountered: “I’m not exaggerating” She even wrote a song about him. Callum MacHattie Jan 11, 2026
The David Crosby song inspired by science fiction: “Escaping on a boat” Getting spacey. Callum MacHattie Jan 11, 2026
Stephen Stills: the most sorely underrated member of CSNY The beating heart. Callum MacHattie Jan 11, 2026