Bob Dylan’s love for Ricky Nelson despite having “no chance of meaning anything” “On its way out”. Kelly Murphy Aug 4, 2025
The hit Eagles song the band argued over releasing: “It’s just the absolute wrong format” A risk that paid off. Kelly Murphy Aug 4, 2025
The one thing that stopped Mick Jagger from going too far: “Excess was the order of the day” Internal grounding. Kelly Murphy Aug 4, 2025
“So existential”: The albums that inspire the magic of Aurora “Feels like being born.” Kelly Murphy Aug 4, 2025
The Linda Ronstadt song that “everybody” thought was “too corny” and the man who saved it “Gorgeous song.” Kelly Murphy Aug 3, 2025
The songwriter who shaped Elvis Costello: “I followed everything she did after that” “More sophisticated lifestyle.” Kelly Murphy Aug 3, 2025
The instrument that saved rock ‘n’ roll, according to Quincy Jones “Changed the genre.” Kelly Murphy Aug 3, 2025
The one musician Jack Black thinks will last 100 years “Still gonna be here.” Kelly Murphy Aug 3, 2025
The classic ELO song Jeff Lynne hated at first: “Get rid of everything off there” A perfectionist. Kelly Murphy Aug 3, 2025
The one Led Zeppelin song Robert Plant has performed the most times solo “The first years of the group.” Kelly Murphy Aug 3, 2025
Billy Joel’s idea for the greatest-ever farewell concert: “They will never pay to see me again” “I do have an idea.” Kelly Murphy Aug 3, 2025