“Horrible man”: the singer Paul Weller thought offered nothing “Fucking twat”… Ben Forrest Jun 9, 2026
‘Black Magic Woman’: the forgotten Fleetwood Mac song rediscovered as a Latin rock classic An unforgettable anthem… Ben Forrest Jun 9, 2026
Courtney Love, River Phoenix, The New York Dolls: Who is REM’s 1994 classic ‘Crush with Eyeliner’ really about? A classic alt-rock anthem… Ben Forrest Jun 9, 2026
Who are the only musicians in both the Rock and Country Hall of Fame? A select few… Ben Forrest Jun 8, 2026
“A great piece”: the story of Yes’ first masterpiece in 1971 A pioneering track… Ben Forrest Jun 8, 2026
‘Ditty Diego’: the bizarre 1968 song written by Jack Nicholson A long-forgotten oddity… Ben Forrest Jun 8, 2026
The two 1956 movies that inspired classic rock and roll songs A pivotal year in rock and film… Ben Forrest Jun 8, 2026
When Mick Jagger paid to try keep Sid Vicious out of prison in 1979: “Accidents are going to happen” “He never used it to advance himself publicity-wise…” Ben Forrest Jun 8, 2026
“Funky”: the one word that was too vulgar for The Monkees A strange decision… Ben Forrest Jun 8, 2026
“Really horrible”: the 1980 song that saved Ozzy Osbourne’s career A trailblazing track… Ben Forrest Jun 8, 2026
“The 500th time”: The 1968 anthem Keith Richards has never tired of playing A timeless classic… Ben Forrest Jun 8, 2026
The artist who saved Elvis Costello’s career: “Changed my attitude” “Changed my attitude…” Ben Forrest Jun 8, 2026