The one song Tom Petty never wanted to copy: “I don’t feel constrained” “Your music has to grow…” Dale Maplethorpe Jan 24, 2026
The classic Iron Maiden album “the religious right” literally tried to destroy Rise from the ashes. Dale Maplethorpe Jan 24, 2026
The best live band Bon Scott ever saw: “It sounded like Little Richard was on the stage” A hard balance. Dale Maplethorpe Jan 24, 2026
The greatest guitar riff The Kinks ever came up with: “I knew what I wanted” A eureka moment. Dale Maplethorpe Jan 23, 2026
The three iconic bands Ian Anderson couldn’t stand: “We always had a dislike” So inauthentic. Dale Maplethorpe Jan 23, 2026
The ELO album that forced Jeff Lynne’s scathing father to admit he was on the right track It was a pop album! Dale Maplethorpe Jan 23, 2026
Which classic rock song held the number one spot for the longest in the 20th century? A cultural phenomenon. Dale Maplethorpe Jan 23, 2026
What was the worst classic rock hit from 1981? A precursor to style over substance. Dale Maplethorpe Jan 23, 2026
Hot Face – ‘Automated Response’ album review: Play it bloody loud! Punk is live! Dale Maplethorpe Jan 23, 2026
The bands Stone Gossard could never figure out how to play like: “There was a very free attitude” “I didn’t really know.” Dale Maplethorpe Jan 23, 2026