The brawl with Deep Purple in 1975 that launched AC/DC’s career “In the end it elevated us.” Rachael Pimblett May 31, 2026
How the Grateful Dead helped Don Henley capture the sound of the summer with his 1984 masterpiece “Nobody got rich”. Tom Taylor May 31, 2026
The classic rock lyrics that Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty thought were perfect: “The greatest rock ‘n’ roll lines of all time” “It’s got humour to it”. Tom Taylor May 31, 2026
How Stevie Nicks ended up singing backing vocals on a 1978 one-hit wonder about Stevie Nicks The muse. Callum MacHattie May 31, 2026
The 1983 classic rock album Dave Grohl called “the perfect record” It changed his life. Joe Taysom May 31, 2026
The 1980 album that became Pete Townshend’s cry for help: “My most morally bereft period” A revealing record. Reuben Cross May 31, 2026
The 1975 song Robert Plant says captured Led Zeppelin at their peak: “Perfect Zeppelin” A stonecold classic. Joe Taysom May 30, 2026
The 1982 Fleetwood Mac song Christie McVie adored most: “A very beautiful record” It was penned by her best friend, Stevie Nicks. Joe Taysom May 30, 2026
Homelessness, cults, and suicide: Have Fleetwood Mac been cursed since 1967? Trouble in rock ‘n’ roll hell. Tom Taylor May 30, 2026
Classic rock’s “finest ever” vocalist, according to Ian Anderson A massive voice. Dale Maplethorpe May 30, 2026
“Still my favourite”: The greatest rock lyric ever written, according to Bono “It does not describe itself as poetry. It’s better.” Tom Taylor May 30, 2026