The 1970s punk icon that John Lydon couldn’t argue with: “The impenetrable barrier” A tough debate. Dale Maplethorpe Jul 14, 2026
The 1971 Led Zeppelin tour Robert Plant couldn’t stand: “It was bollocks” Not catering to the group’s strengths. Tim Coffman Jul 14, 2026
The 1973 classic Sammy Hagar doesn’t want to hear again: “It makes me cringe” Face to face with his past. Tim Coffman Jul 13, 2026
The 1974 Mel Brooks scene that revolutionised the music industry: “We were all in hysterics” Not a bad legacy. Scott Campbell Jul 13, 2026
“Our new man”: the actor John Wayne hailed as his successor in 1979 ‘The Duke’ approved. Scott Campbell Jul 13, 2026
The 1972 song Slash called the greatest guitar sound ever: “Best of all time” The peak of guitar proficiency. Tim Coffman Jul 13, 2026
The 10 most pretentious movies of the 1970s They were too high on their own supply. Liam Gaughan Jul 13, 2026
“That’s really strange”: the band Bernie Taupin accused of always writing “the same” song “Not that it’s bad.” Kelly Murphy Jul 13, 2026
The 1973 song Rod Stewart never wanted to sing: “Don’t like that” The wrong voice for it. Tim Coffman Jul 13, 2026
Debbie Harry on the 1977 tour that gave Blondie a career: “The rest is history” “Played a big part in our future successes…” Ben Forrest Jul 13, 2026
“Very catchy”: The 1978 song the Ramones knew would be a classic Instant hit. Reuben Cross Jul 13, 2026
‘Dance With Me’ is the greatest melodica song of the 1970s Gentle, but not a pushover. Lauren Hunter Jul 12, 2026