Billy Joel on the “phenomenal” skills of Ringo Starr: “He doesn’t get the credit he deserves”
“He was phenomenal.”
Author: Kelly Murphy Archives: 07/2024
Poking fun at motherhood: The lighthearted song Björk co-wrote with her daughter
“Trying to make fun of myself.”
The Island of the Dolls: A respectful ode to the afterlife or a dark tourist destination?
The strange history of an island filled with unsettling dolls.
Legitimate criticisms versus personal bitterness: Why Donald Fagen once described Bob Dylans as “tedious”
“A psychiatrist would be more useful than a throat doctor at this point.”
The iconic drummer The Who’s Keith Moon described as “technically perfect”
“I have favourite drum pieces and that’s it.”
Gene Simmons names the best live band of all time: “Nobody’s like them”
“We’d like to think that we’re unique in that way too.”
Billy Corgan on Pantera, the controversial band that “transcended” metal
“They tend to create their own category.”
The John Lennon album that Roger Waters wanted to emulate for ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’
“We sat at Chris’ shoulder, interfering.”
How a fever inspired Eagles’ Don Henley to write one of their most popular songs
“I never took any of it seriously.”
How Neil Young wrote a hit song following a throat operation
“I will discover another reason why I want to live.”
The “daring” Pink Floyd song that required drummer Carmine Appice’s fervorous input
“There’s a track that’s just screaming for some Carmine fills.”