The riot that sparked three classic rock songs: “The whole world is watching!” Prompted by the Vietnam War. Karan Singh Jan 2, 2026
The first band Ray Manzarek was truly knocked out by: “I think he was probably my favourite” Vital inspiration. Lucy Harbron Dec 28, 2025
The frontman who could leave people in awe without opening his mouth, according to Grace Slick A countercullture icon. Kelly Murphy Dec 21, 2025
The best gig The Doors ever played, according to Ray Manzarek “Was a killer!” Tom Phelan Dec 13, 2025
Five musicians David Crosby hated with a real passion: “Grotesque, negative ego trip” Scathing. Arun Starkey Dec 5, 2025
The single stolen riff that inspired Status Quo’s entire back catalogue: “We’ll have some of that!” Simple as. Reuben Cross Dec 2, 2025
The one band John Lennon said was trying too hard: “Trying to say something universal” Too much commitment. Tim Coffman Nov 25, 2025
The artist Ray Manzarek called “the secret weapon” of The Doors “Everything you could have possibly hoped for.” Ben Forrest Nov 24, 2025
The unique guitar technique Jim Morrison wanted “on every song” It stood out. Reuben Cross Nov 23, 2025
Head in the clouds: 10 albums improved by the sound of rainfall Hunker down. Callum MacHattie Nov 19, 2025
The lyric Ray Manzarek said was “what Jim Morrison was all about” It was just too heavy…” Tom Phelan Nov 18, 2025
The band Carlos Santana liked “more than anyone” “One of my favourite bands.” Dale Maplethorpe Nov 16, 2025