The David Bowie gig that broke Robert Smith’s heart: “It taught me to never underestimate”
A crucial lesson.
Author: Kelly Murphy
The classic 1981 Kiss song that is shallower than a puddle: “Isn’t one of my favourites”
“An attempt to write an anthem.”
The 1978 cover song that blew Bruce Springsteen away: “Ancient and revolutionary”
The power of poetry.
The 2001 album that pushed Stevie Nicks to the brink of retirement: “That was heartbreaking”
“Kill the music business.”
The 1990 album that saw Bob Dylan hit the wall: “I was completely disillusioned”
The accompanying single remains a puzzling anomaly.
How a 1986 Genesis song helped Phil Collins make chart history: “I had decided to stay in the band”
“It’s a wonderful song.”
‘Black Hole Sun’: the advice that unlocked the most defining grunge anthem of 1994
The power of intuition.