“Boundless energy”: Patti Smith’s first memory of rock and roll Transformational. Lucy Harbron Sep 18, 2024
“Without any question”: David Crosby on the greatest songwriter of our time A big call. Arun Starkey Sep 18, 2024
The band Charlie Watts thought defined American music: “That to me is America” The definition of taste. Tim Coffman Sep 18, 2024
The lyric Neil Young thought was too cliché: “It’s terrible” The power behind the cliches. Tim Coffman Sep 18, 2024
The song Iggy Pop called his masterpiece: “My immortalisation was secure” The proto-punk juggernaut. Tim Coffman Sep 18, 2024
The rock legend Geddy Lee considered a “complete musician” The embodiment of music virtuosity. Tim Coffman Sep 18, 2024
The end of an icon: Jimi Hendrix’s final moments on stage before his death Born to be on stage. Joe Taysom Sep 18, 2024
‘Lost for Words’: Pink Floyd’s parting shot at Roger Waters “Winner! By a knockout.” Kelly Murphy Sep 18, 2024
The guitarist who put a nail in Jeff Beck’s coffin: “We knew he was going to be trouble” “He did all the dirty tricks.” Kelly Murphy Sep 18, 2024
“The best”: The show that made David Bowie fall in love with Radiohead “That convinced me.” Dale Maplethorpe Sep 18, 2024
The bloody connection between The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger and the Hells Angels “Just a shot away”. Lucy Harbron Sep 18, 2024