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 Archives: 06/2026
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.