The 1998 song Joni Mitchell called the most brilliant: “So happy” The most pleasant surprise. Tim Coffman Jun 26, 2026
The 1994 song Don Henley couldn’t stand hearing: “Not his best work” Tunes that didn’t cut it. Tim Coffman Jun 26, 2026
The 1980 Pink Floyd masterpiece Roger Waters said was almost ruined: “Just awful” Fighting for the right mix. Tim Coffman Jun 26, 2026
The forgotten 1991 album that secretly featured the Traveling Wilburys: “Just dropped in” The secret sessions. Tim Coffman Jun 26, 2026
The 2001 album Stevie Nicks thought would be her last: “A really bad moment” Getting the severe pushback. Tim Coffman Jun 26, 2026
The 1999 song Dave Grohl fell out of love with: “Too mellow” The song that became too soft. Tim Coffman Jun 26, 2026
The 1984 song Bono called painful to perform: “Excruciating” Beauty through the pain. Tim Coffman Jun 26, 2026
“Completely screwed”: The one thing John Bonham failed at as a drummer We all have flaws. Arun Starkey Jun 26, 2026
The one singer Ian Anderson never wanted to talk to again: “He wasn’t fun” The worst kind of impression. Tim Coffman Jun 26, 2026
The best Sammy Hagar performance Eddie Van Halen ever heard: “Like nothing he’d ever done” The height of their partnership. Tim Coffman Jun 25, 2026
The 1970s band Tom Petty never wanted to hear: “Sorry” More attitude than anything. Tim Coffman Jun 25, 2026
The Beatle John Lennon bitterly accused of lying through their teeth in the 1970s A big omission. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 25, 2026