The Billy Joel album that almost featured Eddie Van Halen: “I like the energy”
Following a period of professional turmoil, singer-songwriter Billy Joel nearly partnered with virtuoso guitarist Eddie Van ...
The actor Kurt Russell called the greatest of all time: “There’s one name”
The actor Kurt Russell called the greatest of all time is Marlon Brando, who he claims is the only actor in history who ...
The song the Eagles wrote about their troubles with women: “We were typical, frustrated young men”
While romance has been fuel for many a great rock song, Eagles found a way to talk about the sour side of love between their ...
Why Tom Petty gave Don Henley a smash hit: “It sounds like jazz”
While Tomy Petty decided to reject a demo made by Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell, that same track would eventually ...
Are Gary Oldman and Mick Jagger friends?
Are Gary Oldman and Mick Jagger friends? Unfortunately, even though Jagger recorded 'Strange Game' for 'Slow Horses', there's ...
“There should be some new stuff soon”: What can we expect from the new Fiona Apple material?
Among the new music we can look forward to in 2025, it seems that Fiona Apple might have some projects in the works. However, ...
“Heaven knows I’m miserable now”: The five most depressing songs by The Smiths
The Smiths were masters of doom and gloom, but on these five songs, their general angsty descended into deep, dark depression ...
The songs that “distracted” Pink Floyd from becoming yet another R&B band
For a long time, Pink Floyd was just another R&B band until Syd Barrett and the group hit upon a unique sound with a handful ...
The Martin Scorsese movie saved by his filmmaking idol: “We didn’t have a very good ending”
In 1985, Scorsese released After Hours. Starring Griffin Dunne as Paul Hackett, a run-of-the-mill civilian, the movie depicts the poor man’s struggles to get home one day after work. It doesn’t sound ...
Graham Coxon’s five greatest Blur riffs
Graham Coxon is the beating heart of Blur. His iconic riffs form the foundation of some of their greatest songs. Here are ...
“He pushes me”: the artist Dave Grohl said made him a better musician
Dave Grohl already had one of the greatest resumes in rock history, but he knew he was always better working with this musician.
The actor Morgan Freeman always wanted to work with: “I would jump at the opportunity”
The actor Morgan Freeman always wanted to work with is Meryl Streep, as he believes he hasn't worked with enough of the great female actors in his career.