The greatest guitar song ever made, according to Brian May: “Most beautiful” “It’s unbelievable.” Dale Maplethorpe Mar 30, 2026
The era Billy Joel called the golden age for rock and roll: “One phenomenal musician after the next” The peak of rock and roll. Tim Coffman Mar 28, 2026
Five classic albums that are now closer to the Titanic sinking than the present date Let that sink in. Dale Maplethorpe Mar 24, 2026
“At one with his instrument”: The one guitarist so good Neil Young could never understand them Leaving guitarists with their jaws on the floor. Tim Coffman Mar 22, 2026
“My idol”: The one musician Freddie Mercury cited among God’s greatest creations The best the world has to offer. Lucy Harbron Mar 21, 2026
“Freaked me out”: the rock god Sting thought was an alien A life-changing concert. Jordan Potter Mar 21, 2026
The guitarist Jimi Hendrix said influenced him more than anyone: “That sweet sound” A huge inspiration. Dale Maplethorpe Mar 20, 2026
10 artists whose biggest hits were covers Anyone can latch onto a track. Dale Maplethorpe Mar 15, 2026
The short-lived Sheffield club that launched Stevie Wonder and Jimi Hendrix The dancefloor that started it all. Lauren Hunter Mar 14, 2026
The most expensive rock ‘n’ roll instruments: The rising cost of classic rock memorabilia The price of history. Tom Taylor Mar 13, 2026
“Made me really strive to uncover these secrets”: The classic Jimi Hendrix song John Frusciante thought was impossible to play One of a kind. Callum MacHattie Mar 12, 2026