The 1958 song that taught David Crosby how to sing: “Convinced me”
Teaching the rocker who to sing harmony.
The Everly Brothers
The rock band Neil Young knew he could never come close to: “Couldn’t get it”
The immortal harmonies of rock’s golden age.
“One of my great heroes”: The singer Paul McCartney said he would love forever
The immortal sounds of rock and roll.
“The best rhythm guitar playing” in history, according to Keith Richards
The musical foundation of rock.
The only rock band Brian May ever wanted to join: “I can still sing every word”
Opening his eyes to the world of harmony.
“The saddest days of my life”: The brutal feud that led to The Everly Brothers’ on-stage break-up
“It was one of the saddest days of my life.”
“I still do that”: The band Paul Simon said gave birth to Simon and Garfunkel
An essential influence.