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James Jamerson: the tragic life of Motown’s greatest asset A defining figure. Ben Forrest Jul 5, 2025
The alternative band Chris Cornell called the greatest: “The best version” “So why bother?” Ben Forrest Jul 5, 2025
The easiest musicians Keith Richards ever worked with: “What it’s all about” “The most simpatico players around.” Ben Forrest Jul 5, 2025
‘The Last Time’: The song that launched The Rolling Stones “We were in the game.” Ben Forrest Jul 5, 2025
The most critically acclaimed post-punk song of the 1980s, according to science An unforgettable anthem. Ben Forrest Jul 5, 2025
‘From Me To You’: The first Beatles song to top the charts? The start of an empire. Ben Forrest Jul 5, 2025
The band Maynard James Keenan said tried to destroy classic rock: “Quirked out” An unlikely connection. Ben Forrest Jul 5, 2025
The area of Lou Reed’s music he considered his “finest hours” An underrated aspect of his work. Ben Forrest Jul 5, 2025
‘Magic Pie’: the Oasis song inspired by Liam Gallagher’s wild antics A classic track. Ben Forrest Jul 4, 2025
The Pink Floyd songs that feature Richard Wright on lead vocals An essential figure. Ben Forrest Jul 4, 2025