Author: Reuben Cross

Jimmy Page - Border - Far Out Magazine

The most emotional album Jimmy Page released with Led Zeppelin: “Pure anxiety”

A tough listen.

Jun 11, 2026

Brian May - Dr Brian May - Guitarist - Astrophysicist

The 1989 song Brian May wished Queen didn’t release: “A bit too obscure”

Not their best work.

Jun 11, 2026

Eric Clapton - Guitarist - 1978

The legendary guitarist who made Eric Clapton self-conscious: “A great deal of being in awe”

Close competition.

Jun 11, 2026

Robert Smith - The Cure - Singer - Musician - Songwriter

The 1978 song Robert Smith was so insistent in re-releasing it almost killed The Cure

Almost a misfire.

Jun 11, 2026

George Harrison - Musician - 1967 - The Beatles

Why George Harrison always turned down Ringo Starr’s attempts to reunite The Beatles: “You’d have to give me all the money”

No chance.

Jun 10, 2026

Billie Joe Armstrong - Musician - Green Day - 2013

The 1972 album Billie Joe Armstrong has always wanted to emulate: “Get some good tones and go”

A landmark record.

Jun 10, 2026

Tom Waits

“I was trying too hard”: The first album Tom Waits took any pride in

A turning point.

Jun 9, 2026

Alex Lifeson - RUSH - Guitarist - Musician

“That sounds corny”: The 1981 song Alex Lifeson will never get tired of playing

Endlessly entertaining.

Jun 9, 2026

Linda Ronstadt - 1980's - Singer - Musician

The vocal group Linda Ronstadt stood in awe of: “I’ve never seen anything like it”

An inspiration.

Jun 9, 2026

Paul McCartney - 2026 - Mary McCartney - The Boys of Dungeon Lane

“Too good”: the musician Paul McCartney pleaded with not to retire

Never give up.

Jun 9, 2026

Tom Morello - Guitarist - Musician - 2026

The band Tom Morello was terrified of performing with: “One of the greatest live bands”

Terrifying.

Jun 9, 2026

Miles Davis - Montreux Jazz Festival - 1989

The TV shows that Miles Davis could never play: “I can’t be associated with that”

No way.

Jun 9, 2026