The 1969 Led Zeppelin song Jimmy Page believes defines Robert Plant: “An incredible, plaintive vocal”
A double act for the ages.
Author: Arun Starkey Archives: 06/2026
The classic rock guitarist Tony Iommi couldn’t get close to: “It just wasn’t my style”
A master with a different approach to his own.
Five artists who couldn’t stand Frank Zappa
“Frank Zappa is the most untalented musician I’ve ever heard.”
The three guitarists Eric Clapton was “channelling” in the 1960s: “Trying to turn people on”
A small collection of greats.
The 1980 Steely Dan and Mark Knopfler song that ended in tears: “A strange experience”
Loveable misanthropes.
