The Police’s “golden moment” came in 1983, according to Sting Couldn’t get any better. Reuben Cross May 2, 2026
The 1980 Genesis song that Tony Banks couldn’t stand: “It just seemed rather insubstantial” A bit too closer to traditional pop. Tim Coffman May 2, 2026
The silly 1970 Beatles song George Martin couldn’t stand: “Not very good really” “What the hell was that?” Lucy Harbron May 2, 2026
The Brian May song that Eric Clapton couldn’t stand: “It was so horrible” Not as flattering as he thought. Tim Coffman May 2, 2026
The 1970 Led Zeppelin song that almost left Robert Plant in tears A groove too emotional for words. Tim Coffman May 2, 2026
The pop band Robert Smith couldn’t stand listening to: “They represented everything The Cure hated” Strong words. Joe Taysom May 2, 2026
The 1969 album Frank Zappa called the most original in history: “Nothing else like it” The musings of a madman. Tom Taylor May 2, 2026
The night in 1969 when Jimi Hendrix witnessed “the best group in the world” Two masters of the craft. Tom Taylor May 2, 2026
The long-lost Sheffield club that launched Pulp “Music that will change your life”. Lucy Harbron May 2, 2026
“That shows how crazy they were”: Joe Strummer on the moment that marked the end of the Sex Pistols Off the deep end. Lucy Harbron May 2, 2026
Hayley Williams’ only musical hero: “I kissed her on the cheek” The ultimate guide. Lucy Harbron May 2, 2026