The NPG musician Prince said “was God” on guitar
The most off-the-wall playing ever.
Author: Tim Coffman Archives: 04/2026
The singer David Crosby called one of the bravest he met: “She’s a hero of mine”
Doing the right thing.
The 1965 album Lindsey Buckingham considered a masterpiece: “One of the great sides”
The classics on the other side.
The 2007 Eagles album Don Henley wanted to delete half of: “There are some weak spots”
Not good enough for that length.
“Fucked me up completely”: the artist Eric Clapton struggled to keep up with
Taking him out of his groove.
The 1993 album that made Phil Collins want to quit: “Maybe it’s all over”
Getting the wrong kind of reaction.
The 1982 album George Harrison didn’t spend any time on: “All these strange things”
Why should he even bother?
The 1978 song Paul McCartney couldn’t believe outdid The Beatles: “There is hope”
Not being overshadowed anymore.
The 1973 song Jeff Lynne said was better than the original: “Our version is much heavier”
Taking classical music up a notch.
The 1979 Fleetwood Mac album Lindsey Buckingham was actually satisfied with
Sounding like he intended it.
The 1976 song that made Rod Stewart wince while writing: “I didn’t think I’d get away with it”
Not quite ready for the reception.