The 1927 song that gave birth to Bob Dylan’s ‘Highway 61 Revisited’ A jumping-off point. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 27, 2026
The 1960s band Linda Ronstadt thought never sounded right: “They hadn’t evolved” Getting the wrong sound for the times. Tim Coffman Jun 27, 2026
The 1965 song Tom Petty played his entire life: “I’m their biggest fan” The one musical constant. Tim Coffman Jun 27, 2026
The 1969 Led Zeppelin song Jimmy Page believed defined John Bonham A powerhouse. Joe Taysom Jun 27, 2026
The 1966 song John Lennon could never approve of: “I don’t like it” A bit too edgy to enjoy. Tim Coffman Jun 27, 2026
The guitarist Mick Jagger said inspired every member of The Rolling Stones: “An uncle and a teacher” A seminal influence. Kelly Murphy Jun 27, 2026
10 albums from the 1960s that we would rate an 11/10 Better than perfect. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 27, 2026
The 1967 song that signalled the end of John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s partnership “Meaningless.” Dale Maplethorpe Jun 27, 2026
The most accomplished 1969 Beatles album, according to George Martin Coming together. Callum MacHattie Jun 27, 2026
“It still stands up”: The 1966 Bob Dylan that just gets better with age “I still sing that song every once in a while.” Kelly Murphy Jun 27, 2026
The 1961 song that gave Ryan Coogler a career-defining epiphany: “Oh shit” A classic, blues tale of hedonism. Tim Bradley Jun 27, 2026