The classic 1968 rock song Neil Peart couldn’t stand: “The antithesis of what I want to do”
The opposite of prog rock construction.
Author: Tim Coffman Archives: 05/2026
The 1970 song Ian Anderson will always regret Jethro Tull releasing: “Generic pop”
Too basic for his track record.
The one musician Pete Townshend would “sell his soul” for: “This genius”
The true genius in his field.
The 1800s songwriter that united Glenn Frey and Don Henley: “Blew my mind”
Getting their chops together.
The 1991 album Roger McGuinn chose over Traveling Wilburys: “That was that”
Too focused on his own work.
The 1980s singer Slash never wanted to become: “Careful what you wished for”
Nowhere near that level.
The forgotten band Kurt Cobain wanted more people to know: “I would love to see”
Getting a lot more obscure.
The 1960s singer that Jeff Lynne immediately fell in love with: “They were so good to play”
Moving into a different category.
The 1991 hit song that tested Eddie Van Halen’s patience: “Like pulling teeth”
Trying to nail down the one magical take.
Neil Young crowns his best song with Crosby, Stills and Nash: “The folk process at work”
When music becomes reporting.
The 1983 album that made Lars Ulrich a lifelong enemy: “He’s not good”
Cutting certain people loose.