Author: Reuben Cross Archives: 01/2026

Frank Sinatra - Jim Morrison - Split

Frank Sinatra wanted to take out Jim Morrison: “We ought to let that guy have an accident”

Not a fan.

Jan 15, 2026

Dave Davies - David Davies - Guitarist - The Kinks - Musician

The guitarist Dave Davies said sounded better drunk

Unimpressed.

Jan 15, 2026

Dolly Parton - Musician

The musician Dolly Parton called “one of our greatest songwriters”

A fine collaborator.

Jan 14, 2026

Pete Townshend - Musician - The Who - 1975

The star Pete Townshend struggled to work with: “Doesn’t have a shade of self-doubt”

Too much.

Jan 14, 2026

George Harrison - Sitar - 1960s

The only singer that made George Harrison “feel good”

The best.

Jan 14, 2026

CD - Compact Disc - Music CD - Physical Format

What was the first classic rock song about drugs to reach number one?

A controversial subject.

Jan 13, 2026

Linda Ronstadt - 1980's - Singer - Musician

The punk band Linda Ronstadt only saw as copycats: “Sort of limited”

A rip-off.

Jan 13, 2026

Eric Clapton - Guitarist - 1996 -

The band Eric Clapton thought were out of everybody’s league: “The kings”

Exceptional.

Jan 13, 2026

Tom Waits

The two singers Tom Waits said were out of everybody’s league: “I go crazy”

Unmatched.

Jan 13, 2026

Charts - Official Charts - Gold - Platinum - Music - General - Single

Every artist to achieve the rare feat of two number one albums in a single year

A surprising list.

Jan 12, 2026

Phil Collins - 1989

The one song that always makes Phil Collins weep: “Just the best”

Emotional.

Jan 12, 2026

Bob Geldof - Musician - 2025

Bob Geldof on how David Bowie made the phone lines melt at Live Aid: “That’s the moment”

A significant moment in history.

Jan 12, 2026