What was Syd Barrett’s favorite Pink Floyd song???
Syd Barrett’s time in the spotlight was remarkably brief but extraordinarily influential. Though Pink Floyd only formed in…
“It’s an extraordinary sound”: The David Bowie song inspired by Jim Morrison
David Bowie often walked the tightrope between brilliance and bewilderment. In every era, he pushed boundaries—sometimes ahead of…
Roger Waters Admitted the Album He Couldn’t Stand to Sing On
Recording in the studio can be a daunting process, especially for new bands trying to replicate their live…
‘Too Overblown’: The Rock Legend Who Couldn’t Stand Bruce Springsteen’s Sound
When Bruce Springsteen took on Bob Dylan’s ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’, the result wasn’t just a cover—it was…
The Rock Band Robert Plant Nearly Joined Before Led Zeppelin
Rock and roll has always thrived on near-misses and alternate realities—the kind of moments where the entire course…
Brian Johnson’s Favorite Mark Knopfler Song: ‘That’s Fantastic!’
Brian Johnson’s identity is inseparable from his musical passions. As the powerhouse vocalist of AC/DC, his raspy Geordie…
The Syd Barrett track David Gilmour called “Quite Brilliant”
As his time with Pink Floyd neared its end, Syd Barrett had become a shadow of the imaginative…
The iconic song Eddie Van Halen never thought “Would Be A Hit”
Crafting a hit song often requires a musician to trust their instincts. While a killer riff might sound…
“I still don’t think it was a very good record”: The Dire Straits Record Mark Knopfler Couldn’t Stand
From the moment Dire Straits dropped their debut album, they had the music world’s attention. Their sound was…
Why Jimmy Page “HATED” Led Zeppelin’s ‘In Through the Out Door’
By the time the 1970s were drawing to a close, Led Zeppelin had evolved far beyond their blues-rock…
David Gilmour on why he wanted to join The Beatles: “I learned everything from them”
For all the debates about which band reigns supreme in rock history, few opinions carry as much weight…
Five Terrible Bruce Springsteen songs you should never hear
Bruce Springsteen once said he hoped listeners would experience his music the same way he experienced Highway 61…
The solo Jimmy Page says is better than ‘Stairway to Heaven’
When the conversation turns to iconic rock guitar solos, Jimmy Page’s blistering run on Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway to…
“I can’t play like him”: The one guitarist David Gilmour couldn’t copy
Although David Gilmour had known Syd Barrett and Roger Waters since their school days, he wasn’t invited to…
“I had to do something different”: David Gilmour’s only regret as a guitarist
David Gilmour is firmly entrenched in the pantheon of the greatest guitarists of all time. During his tenure…
‘Obsessed’: The legendary guitarist Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page ripped off
Throughout their meteoric rise, Led Zeppelin often found themselves embroiled in controversy over the originality of their music.…
“No Reunions, No Regrets”: The Dire Straits Song That Mark Knopfler Can’t Let Go Of
When a band reaches the peak of its career and decides to step away before the quality starts…
“I’d Never Listen to It”: David Gilmour on the Floyd Track He’d Rather Forget
Every artist has those tracks that stick with them—for better or worse. Whether it’s a technical triumph or…
“I’m Just an Open Wound”: The Most Vulnerable Album of Eddie Van Halen’s Career
Spanning nearly five decades, Van Halen’s career ran from 1973 until 2020—a journey that took the band through…
“I Had No Clue”: The one song Jimmy Page never Knew how to play live
For every seasoned rock star, the studio and the stage are two entirely different beasts. While many musicians…
“Steve Couldn’t Play ’Em”: The Song Slash Thought Guns N’ Roses Could Never Pull Off
The most important part of being in a band is recognizing the strengths of everyone you’re working with.…
The Pink Floyd and Solo Tracks David Gilmour Calls His Finest
Any fan of Pink Floyd knows that appreciating their legacy is unlike following any other band. Their vast…
‘Still Underrated’: The Star Springsteen Called Greater Than Bob Dylan and Elvis Combined
Bruce Springsteen has more than earned his place as a legend in his own right. Still, despite his…
From Buckley to Rodgers: Jimmy Page’s Favorite Singers Of All Time
For much of his career, Jimmy Page stood as the embodiment of what it meant to own the…
“Can’t Really Remember This One”: The Led Zeppelin song John Paul had trouble playing
When Led Zeppelin first emerged onto the scene, some fans were convinced they were dealing in the dark…
‘The Lyrics Were Abysmal’: The Beatles Song That Lennon Felt ‘Should Never Have Happened’
John Lennon was never one to shy away from casting a critical eye on his work with The…
“That Is Not Us”: The Led Zeppelin song that Jimmy Page absolutely hated
Led Zeppelin are often hailed as the architects of heavy rock, dominating the 1970s with a force few…
The Van Halen album Eddie Van Halen thought was just “Perfect”
Before a single note of their debut rang out in public, Eddie Van Halen already felt the tremors…
“Showed us the way”: The artists Paul McCartney reveals influenced The Beatles most
In music history, there’s a before and after—only it’s not BC and AD, but BTB and ATB: Before…
“Nobody Can Compete”: The Jimi Hendrix riffs Ritchie Blackmore “Calls His Favorite”
Ritchie Blackmore has never been shy about speaking his mind. Whether tearing down trends he couldn’t stand or…