The 1967 song Ray Manzarek called “the best lyrics I’d heard for a rock ‘n’ roll song” A huge moment. Dale Maplethorpe May 24, 2026
Bill Paxton’s greatest audition was for a 1991 movie he didn’t even get: “I read my ass off” He could have been a rockstar. Liam Gaughan May 16, 2026
“The beginning”: the 1970 album back cover that led to the Hard Rock Cafe “I always feel like I should get a free hamburger.” Tom Phelan May 9, 2026
Five bands that Lou Reed couldn’t stand: “The single most untalented person I’ve heard in my life” Lou loathes. Jordan Potter May 8, 2026
The five bands that Frank Zappa couldn’t stand: “Everybody else thought they were God” Critical. Arun Starkey May 7, 2026
The acid trip that almost overhauled The Doors’ 1967 breakthrough: “Went to church and had an epiphany” Don’t touch that. Lucy Harbron May 5, 2026
“It’s a hell of a town”: 10 locations of famous album covers across New York City If those sidewalks could talk… Tom Phelan May 3, 2026
The Doors’ 1967 debut album was almost ruined by an acid trip: “The studio’s been hosed down” Tripping gone wrong. Tim Coffman May 1, 2026