The cover song that always disappointed Paul Simon: “Didn’t really add anything” Not as good as it could have been. Tim Coffman Jan 13, 2026
The one musician Elton John said was far ahead of their time The finest one could have asked for. Tim Coffman Jan 13, 2026
The Beatles songs John Lennon thought they completely ruined: “We just couldn’t sing it” The deep cut ruined beyond repair. Tim Coffman Jan 13, 2026
The one singer Bono said had the “weight of the whole universe” in his voice Never forgetting the passion. Tim Coffman Jan 13, 2026
The daring moment for which Axl Rose kept The Rolling Stones waiting for three hours Bold. Lucy Harbron Jan 13, 2026
Why did Hiro Yamamoto “excommunicate” himself from Soundgarden? “It seems an odd time to quit”. Paulina Subia Jan 13, 2026
Bob Dylan is guiding Cameron Winter into a new chapter: “He’s a dude” Passing the torch. Callum MacHattie Jan 13, 2026
‘Celebration of the Lizard’: The Doors’ performance piece that nearly completed ‘Waiting for the Sun’ “Wake up!” Paulina Subia Jan 13, 2026
The one singer Eddie Vedder called his musical guiding light Still holding onto his values. Tim Coffman Jan 13, 2026
The moment Frank Sinatra finally called his daughter Nancy a “star” The two were labelmates on Reprise Records. Andrew Clayman Jan 13, 2026
The song Paul McCartney wrote after visiting Jamaica: “Bringing in the influence of reggae” He made it work. Callum MacHattie Jan 13, 2026