The one chord Eric Clapton could never get away with playing: “Drives me crazy” The wrong kind of harmony. Tim Coffman May 6, 2026
Robert Smith was ready to quit The Cure until this 2000 classic: “It changed my mind” “Changed my mind.” Kelly Murphy May 6, 2026
The surreal kids TV show that inspired David Bowie’s an otherworldly song in 2002 “I just loved that show.” Sam Kemp May 6, 2026
“Ban Tosh, Radio Told”: How Peter Tosh caused a huge stir in 1976 “Gonna lead to bloodbath.” Tom Phelan May 6, 2026
The 1982 album Billy Joel felt like he died to create: “The recording that I’m most proud of” A real labour of love. Tim Coffman May 6, 2026
The 1994 Guns N’ Roses song Slash never wants to hear again: “Couldn’t have been more disappointed” Disappointed. Thomas Coll May 6, 2026
Beers and brawls in 1975: the band that wanted to fight AC/DC Spoilin’ for a fight. Tom Phelan May 6, 2026
“You can see the sun shining”: When Bono named the perfect summer band in 1998 The highlight of the alternative scene. Tim Coffman May 6, 2026
The 1991 Elvis Costello verse that mocked Roger Waters, John Lennon, and David Bowie in three lines “One of his worst.” Dale Maplethorpe May 6, 2026
The “spectacular” band who defined America in the 1960s, according to Robert Plant One of the greatest of all time. Arun Starkey May 6, 2026
Baggot Street, the J Geils Band, and the artist that made Bono love the blues A formative journey. Lauren Hunter May 6, 2026