The 1989 album that deeply hurt David Bowie: “Never made another album”
Leaving a deep musical scar.
Author: Tim Coffman Archives: 05/2026
The 1980s band Linda Ronstadt was in heaven playing with: “As good as it gets”
The absolute height of musicianship.
“A creature of optimism”: The one singer Bruce Springsteen knew was “voice of the people”
Giving the people hope.
The 1974 album Joni Mitchell grew to resent: “Nothing seemed to come up”
Being pigeonholed for the wrong reasons.
The 1960s band Lindsey Buckingham was never impressed with: “I could already play”
Already having his own chops.
The forgotten musician that brought The Traveling Wilburys together: “In my studio”
Providing the perfect backdrop.
The 2000 album U2 used to destroy their old selves: “Reassess everything”
The beginning of a new chapter.
The 1990s band Robert Plant wanted Jimmy Page to join: “I’ll be out of a job”
The right change of pace.
The 1950s rock stars that meant nothing to Phil Collins: “I never really liked those records”
Getting the wrong impression.
The 1960s band Pete Townshend immediately fell in love with: “Attractive and sexually proactive”
The definition of a rock giant.
The rock icons Don Henley couldn’t stand: “I don’t understand what the hoopla is about”
Not exactly the California brand of music.