The 1988 Jeff Lynne song that the rock icon he wrote it for couldn’t stand: “Intensely disliked”
The Beach Boys and ELO combined.
Author: Jordan Potter
The one drumming God, according to Stewart Copeland
The former Police drummer named one of his idols a “God”.
The guitarist Brian May thinks the world overlooked: “He’s so underrated”
The Queen guitarist feels a great disservice has been done…
The 1977 Billy Joel song banned by radio stations: “Nothing sells a record like a boycott”
How censorship worked to Billy Joel’s advantage.
The 1972 song that made Dave Grohl want to be a musician: “The most classic riff”
Dave Grohl’s musical foundation was built on 1970s rock ‘n’ roll.
The 1976 Blondie song Debbie Harry called “so dirty”
During their early years, Blondie was a punk proponent.
The 1965 song Bob Dylan couldn’t write again if he tried: “I can still sing it”
Over the years, his creative mindset has shifted.
The erotic 1982 song that caused a rift in Queen: “Just walked into a gay club”
Roger Taylor pined for the classic Queen sound.
The 1975 song that defines Bruce Springsteen: “Past, current and future”
As far as the Boss is concerned, it’s all about the fans.
The Clint Eastwood role John Wayne always regretted turning down: “big mistake”
One of the biggest regrets of John Wayne’s career.
The best albums of the 1980s, according to Kurt Cobain
From R.E.M. to Pixies, the Nirvana frontman picks his favourites.
The best song of the 20th century, according to Slash
The Guns N’ Roses guitarist is a sucker for classic rock.