The “single most talented musician” Geddy Lee ever worked with
The stubborn discipline of musicianship.
Author: Tim Coffman Archives: 01/2026
The album Steely Dan were never satisfied with: “Could be blamed on mechanical failure”
Getting wrecked in the mixing stages.
The guitarist Noel Gallagher said was out of everyone’s league: “He’s too unique”
The most tasty player imaginable.
The prog rock album Ozzy Osbourne said had no bad songs: “I blasted it everywhere I went”
Not one song out of place.
The bassist Sting said was out of everyone’s league: “He totally recalibrated what it was to be a bass player”
The most effortless genius ever.
The one person who got Brian May back into music: “He became the greatest friend”
Returning to the stage again.
The best pop album Jeff Lynne said ELO ever made: “The album was a step up”
The height of his pop sensibilities.
