Misguided indulgence: The worst instrumental solos of all time by The Beatles members
Perhaps we live in a world that is more cynical than ever. Everything worth labelling is given a “post” before it, as we try to understand the art behind the...
Robert Plant was interviewed for a new book about rock drummers
Robert Plant was interviewed for the upcoming book “Backbeats: A History of Rock and Roll in Fifteen Drummers” by John Lingan that will be published on November 11. A new...
Paul McCartney’s Emotional Visit to Hospitalized Phil Collins Is a Testament to Lifelong Friendship and the Healing Power of Music
“A Song for Yesterday: Paul McCartney’s Emotional Visit to Hospitalized Phil Collins Is a Testament to Lifelong Friendship and the Healing Power of Music” In a moment that no one...
One of Jimmy Page’s finest solos for Led Zeppelin was an “afterthought”
Jimmy Page was a master craftsman. Not just the guitarist for Led Zeppelin, he was the band’s chief coordinator. It was under his guidance that they first achieved worldwide fame....
Why was the US so desperate to deport John Lennon?
In 1971, the leader of the British invasion, Liverpool’s favourite son, and one of the UK’s most iconic musicians, packed up his stuff and moved Stateside. When John Lennon landed...
The musician Jimmy Page considered the ultimate guitarist: “The complete package”
There’s no right or wrong way to approach the guitar whenever someone straps it on for the first time. Sure, many people can spend their time practising scales trying to...
Paul McCartney was afraid to perform one of The Beatles most beloved songs: “I could never”
Break-ups are hard to take, and it took Paul McCartney nearly ten years to perform a Beatles song on tour again. Facing an ex-loved one is tough enough, but having...
The one thing that stopped Mick Jagger from going too far: “Excess was the order of the day”
There are countless controversial moments when it comes to Mick Jagger. Countless lists online point out his most outrageous actions and quips. But what stopped him from falling too hard...
Happy 79th Birthday, Maureen Starkey: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Mary Cox (1946–1994)
Happy Birthday, Maureen Starkey: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Mary Cox (1946–1994) On this day, August 4, 2025, we remember and celebrate what would have been the 79th birthday...
Robert Plant’s Unforgettable Tribute to Charlie Watts Moves the Rolling Stones to Tears
“A Gift of Pure Love for Our Brother”: Robert Plant’s Unforgettable Tribute to Charlie Watts Moves the Rolling Stones to Tears At the quiet heart of Charlie Watts’ funeral, held...