The 1980s singer Billy Joel always regretted rejecting: “Go away”
Missing out on a legend.
Author: Tim Coffman Archives: 05/2026
The best rock and roll singer Brian Wilson ever heard: “A lot of energy and power”
The most soothing voice in the band.
The songwriter so good it made Mark Knopfler want to retire: “It’s stunning”
No real sense in competing.
The one drummer who could put Dave Grohl to shame: “He makes me look like a fool”
Taking him back to school.
The best singing soulmate Stevie Nicks ever had: “This is just perfect”
The perfect musical complement.
The 2013 album Ozzy Osbourne never wanted to happen: “It wasn’t a glorious period”
No real reason to exist.
The 1994 song too good for Chris Cornell to write: “I would fail miserably”
Well beyond his capabilities.
The sexiest song that Steven Tyler ever heard: “No one had ever played like that”
A bit more sleazy than before.
The forgotten band Neil Young always considered geniuses: “Master musicians”
The heart of those classic records.