“A perfect record”: The song Rick Rubin attempted to sabotage
A tale that curiously showcases his artistry.
From The Vault Archives: 04/2025
“I can’t waste my time on that”: the game-changing band Kurt Cobain thought had no talent
Not necessary for rock and roll.
The album Bruce Springsteen thought went way too far: “You can make that argument”
Not quite ‘The Boss’ we knew.
“Why are we trying?”: the song Dave Grohl said he could never get close to
The ultimate masters of arena rock.
“I don’t want to sing after him”: the vocalist Tom Petty thought he couldn’t follow
No sense in competing.
“You can’t sing”: Robert Plant on the one musician who stood up to him
Going against the Golden God.