The 1973 Steely Dan song that Steven Tyler turned down: “Are you serious?”
Forces almost colliding.
Author: Tim Coffman Archives: 04/2026
The 1960s band Jack Black called the greatest in hard rock: “Righteousness and deliciousness”
The start of heavier material.
The 1975 album Jimmy Page and Robert Plant both called their greatest work: “The Zeppelin feel”
The essence of Zeppelin’s finesse.
The 1990s album Phil Collins called the best he ever made: “I just am so proud”
The peak of lyrical prowess.
The one genre Joni Mitchell thought no one should hear: “Contrived, false sexualness”
Nowhere near the best music.
The 1981 song Stevie Nicks never quite got over: “A huge favour”
Sending her career into the stratosphere.
The U2 album Bono never wants to hear again: “I’m just embarrassed”
A bit too rough around the edges.
The songs Tony Iommi said Ozzy Osbourne could never sing: “He was probably the worst”
Not having the right instrument.
The 1978 song Neil Young considered perfect: “one of my all-time favourite recordings”
Finding a piece of musical euphoria.
