The one guitarist Eddie Van Halen said was the epitome of rock: “Full of life”
The pure joy of making music.
Author: Tim Coffman Archives: 12/2025
The one song Eric Clapton struggled to perform live: “It’s almost impossible to do”
Trying to recreate a rock and roll orchestra.
The song Keith Richards called the best R&B song ever: “The most classic”
The sound that comes from the heart.
The bands that Ian Anderson never wanted to join: “I’d get restless”
Not nearly as interesting for him.
The one singer John Lennon and Paul McCartney called their greatest hero
Laying down the groundwork.
