The 10 truly terrible lyrics by great songwriters Should have never put pen to paper. Tim Coffman Jun 21, 2026
The punk singer Elton John said no one could imitate: “His voice reeked of hurt and anger” In a league of his own. Reuben Cross Jun 20, 2026
The band Bono called too difficult to follow live: “I never want to walk on after” Impossible sense of energy. Tim Coffman Jun 19, 2026
Five music legends who couldn’t stand the Sex Pistols Some weren’t fans. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 18, 2026
“Took my head off”: the band Joe Strummer said were on “another planet” A seminal experience… Ben Forrest Jun 15, 2026
The two bands who ruined rock ‘n’ roll with greed and drugs, according to Joe Strummer Stick it to the man. Callum MacHattie Jun 14, 2026
“It was so truthful”: The live band who eclipsed Led Zeppelin in Duff McKagan’s eyes A turning point for the bassist. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 14, 2026
The real reason Mick Jones was fired from The Clash in 1983: ‘He was intolerable to work with’ It signalled the end for the band Joe Taysom Jun 6, 2026
Fisticuffs, a break-up, and a $500,000 cash-in: The night when The Clash went out with a whimper The start of the end. Reuben Cross Jun 5, 2026
The 1980 punk album Billie Joe Armstrong called “a pile of shit” Unforgivable. Reuben Cross Jun 4, 2026
The 1979 punk anthem that Buddy Holly’s guitarist invented A legendary track… Ben Forrest May 30, 2026
The one singer Pete Townshend said had a heart of gold: “His work was inspiring” Always playing for the right reasons. Tim Coffman May 27, 2026