Why Bob Dylan recorded most of his 1962 debut in a single take: “Can’t see myself singing the same song twice in a row” “Terrible.” Reuben Cross Jul 6, 2026
The rock guitarist Miles Davis immediately fell in love with: “We understood each other right away” “Came from the blues…” Reuben Cross Jul 6, 2026
The guitar icon Ritchie Blackmore knew “wasn’t a great player” A strange take. Reuben Cross Jul 6, 2026
“Machine music”: the 1975 Brian Eno song that could be infinitely long A staggering undertaking. Reuben Cross Jul 6, 2026
Spencer Davis rejected Elton John in 1967 because he auditioned “wearing a milkman’s outift” Not his time to shine. Reuben Cross Jul 6, 2026
“Jack Nicholson was sitting about six feet away”: When Elliott Smith was forced to play the 1998 Academy Awards Not where he wanted to be. Reuben Cross Jul 6, 2026
The unbelievable mid-Atlantic survival story of Elvis Presley’s ‘Hound Dog’ songwriter A remarkable story. Reuben Cross Jul 5, 2026
The “miserable” 1970 song that predicted Creedence Clearwater Revival’s break-up A bitter end. Reuben Cross Jul 5, 2026
The forgotten 1969 album that gave the world Phil Collins A peculiar introduction. Reuben Cross Jul 5, 2026
The 1971 anthem Geddy Lee called “one of the greatest bass songs ever” Unmatched. Reuben Cross Jul 5, 2026