The one band Jimmy Page deemed the epitome of rock: “What rock ‘n’ roll is all about” He showered them with praise. Joe Taysom Jul 2, 2025
The Paul McCartney solo song that sounded like The Beatles Almost like it was written for them… Dale Maplethorpe Jul 2, 2025
The one artist Prince thanked God for existing: “There are no words” The heavenly sounds of healing. Tim Coffman Jul 2, 2025
The blues song Slash called one of his favourite riffs ever: “It’s always been” All the pieces of rock and roll swagger. Tim Coffman Jul 2, 2025
The genre David Gilmour said never mattered: “No significance” A daring take. Kelly Murphy Jul 2, 2025
The Beatles album Paul McCartney said no one could top: “They’ll never be able to” The true groundbreaking record. Tim Coffman Jul 2, 2025
The one and only Van Halen song to feature Eddie Van Halen on vocals Interesting. Tim Coffman Jul 2, 2025
Paul McCartney’s favourite melody he ever wrote for The Beatles: “A sort of smoochy ballad” A proper tune Jack Whatley Jul 2, 2025
The one person who brought Metallica back to basics: “The essence of Metallica” A necessary change. Dale Maplethorpe Jul 2, 2025
The two classic rock bands Kurt Cobain utterly detested for their lyrics: “A lot of it had to do with sexism” Unsurprising. Arun Starkey Jul 2, 2025
The song Noel Gallagher said announced Oasis to the world: “The most important” The first moment to take charge. Tim Coffman Jul 2, 2025