The Eagles song that is a “kiss off” to Richard Nixon
An early classic by the band.
Author: Arun Starkey Archives: 11/2023
The Steely Dan album Ian Dury said “lifts your heart up”
A surprising comment from the pub-rock icon.
Lying for a Living: When Marlon Brando gave an acting class in drag
One of cinema’s most colourful characters.
Gene Simmons on what separates him from Keith Richards: “He would pass out in half an hour”
Another hot take from the Kiss bassist.
From Graham Swift to Nicolas Roeg: Christopher Nolan’s earliest cinematic and literary influences
A compelling assortment of heroes.
John Bonham once explained the difference between The Beatles and Led Zeppelin
The drummer was enlightening.
The one Guns N’ Roses song that blew Lars Ulrich’s head off: “It was so venomous”
An underrated effort by the Los Angeles band.
The Deftones song written as a middle finger to their label: “I’m going to show those fuckers”
One of their best-known hits.
How Link Wray inspired the Pixies: “A confirmation of what we already were”
An important discovery, not just musically.
