the band Archives: 11/2025

Robbie Robertson - The Band

Robbie Robertson and Levon Helm’s near miss careers as armed criminals

A near miss.

Dale Maplethorpe

Nov 21, 2025

The Last Waltz - 1978 - Martin Scorsese

How did The Band first end up playing with Bob Dylan?

A fateful meeting.

Nov 21, 2025

Five songs that were improved by their backing singers

Five songs that were improved by their backing singers

Stealing the show.

Callum MacHattie

Nov 20, 2025

Cream - 1967 - Jack Bruce - Ginger Baker - Eric Clapton

The album that convinced Eric Clapton to end Cream: “It stopped me in my tracks”

A monumental moment for popular music.

Nov 14, 2025

Paul McCartney - December 1967 - The Beatles - Musician

Ranking the albums Paul McCartney called the greatest of all time

Only the best.

Nov 12, 2025

Why did Joni Mitchell hide herself from 'The Last Waltz'?

Why did Joni Mitchell hide herself from ‘The Last Waltz’?

“She seemed to glow in the dark”.

Nov 5, 2025

Glenn Frey - 1970s - Musician - The Eagles

Glenn Frey’s favourite albums of the 1960s: “They taught me not to be afraid”

“I was overwhelmed…”

Nov 4, 2025