The guitarist Eric Clapton called “one of the most important artists in the history of rock”
The subtle art of musical heartache.
Author: Tim Coffman Archives: 01/2026
The album that made Graham Nash quit The Hollies: “His stuff appalled me”
Making a mockery of an icon.
The guitarist Ian Anderson called a one trick pony: “He wasn’t unique”
Not fitting the prog aesthetic.
The most “kickass vocalist in history”, according to Jack Black
The right amount of musical rocket sauce.
The one drummer Dave Grohl said could match John Bonham: “That’s always been the challenge”
Measuring up to the drumming gods.
The Rod Stewart song he would have hated listening to: “Sometimes I worry about me”
Taking things one step too far.
The one album that completely blew Carole King away: “Amazing vocal chops”
The stunning sounds of heartache.
“The most influential prog band of all time”, according to Geddy Lee
The ultimate example of music progression.