“Very dubious”: the Robert Plant song Jimmy Page didn’t approve of
Not his finest work.
From The Vault Archives: 03/2026
“He’s the granddaddy”: The American icon Tom Petty said invented his songwriting
All the words you’ll ever need.
“I didn’t think he was a very good musician”: The worst musician Paul McCartney said The Beatles had
Not the talent he was looking for.
“I was going insane”: The song Ringo Starr said George Harrison could never sing
A better voice for some tunes.
“That motherfucker play”: The singer Keith Richards said invented heavy metal
The true heaviness on display.
“I’ve never admitted that”: The musician who broke Stevie Nicks’ heart the most
The loss of a great love.
“A complete challenge”: The one drum performance Neil Peart called perfect
Every hit at the right time.
“It’s a shame”: The non-rock radio stations that tried to destroy The Beatles
Trying to shut them up.
“Wrack my brain, while I go insane”: The bitter song George Harrison wrote for Ringo Starr
“Wrack my brain ’til my head is filled with pain.”