The day a Fleetwood Mac guitarist went out for a magazine and joined a cult instead
Within a year, Fleetwood Mac had lost both Peter Green and Jeremy Spencer. The story of how they lost the second one is almost impossible to believe.
Classic Rock
'Stab it with their Steely knives' | The real story behind the Eagles and Steely Dan's feud
Steely Dan took aim at the Eagles in 1976. The Eagles fired back inside 'Hotel California'. Glenn Frey eventually explained exactly what it all meant.
How Black Sabbath accidentally poisoned Bill Ward during the making of Vol. 4
In 1972, Black Sabbath were recording Vol. 4 in a Bel Air mansion. One afternoon ended with Bill Ward poisoned, rolling down a hillside, and Ozzy Osbourne deciding he'd be fine.
The night Elton John put on a gorilla suit and walked on stage at an Iggy Pop gig
Iggy Pop was too sedated to stand up straight. Elton John was wearing the stinkiest gorilla suit imaginable. What happened next was inevitable.
Mick Jagger once named the ultimate punk band
While Keith Richards praised punk's attitude and Mick Jagger appreciated its energy, only one band earned Jagger's top spot – and it might surprise you.
The surprising musician Tina Turner called 'a brother'
Long before their infamous Live Aid performance, Tina Turner and Mick Jagger had built a bond she would later describe in surprisingly warm terms.
The Fleetwood Mac song Don Henley wrongly thinks is about him
For decades, Don Henley has insisted that Fleetwood Mac's 'Sara' tells the story of their relationship. Nicks has never agreed.
The moment Slash walked in on his mother and David Bowie, naked
The Guns N’ Roses guitarist has recalled a surreal childhood moment involving David Bowie.
How Janis Joplin inspired a Tom Petty classic
Tom Petty often acknowledged his influences, and one offhand remark by Janis Joplin proved unexpectedly transformative.
'The greatest who ever was', according to Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry rarely spoke in superlatives, but when he did, his praise carried the weight of rock ’n’ roll history.
The classic rock band Tom Petty called 'punk'
Long before punk had a name, Tom Petty saw its attitude reflected in one classic rock band.
The 'phenomenal' member of Bad Company, according to Jimmy Page
Jimmy Page rarely handed out praise lightly, but one Bad Company member earned his admiration from the very beginning.
Why Keith Richards hated The Band
Keith Richards never held back when it came to voicing his opinions, and his dislike of The Band remains one of his most unexpected critiques.
The Paul McCartney song Sting wishes he wrote
The former Police frontman revealed the Beatles song he wishes he could call his own.
The two "standout tracks" of Pink Floyd's career, according to David Gilmour
The Pink Floyd guitarist reflected on the band’s creative arc and revealed the songs he believes stand above the rest.
The classic Pink Floyd song Nick Mason wants to "avoid" with his Saucerful of Secrets
The Pink Floyd drummer explained why he avoids performing one of the band’s most revered songs.
The solo album David Gilmour compares to The Dark Side of the Moon
David Gilmour says Luck and Strange has the cohesion and emotional spark that reminds him of creating The Dark Side of the Moon
The classic hit Tom Petty gave to Stevie Nicks
Stevie Nicks’ first solo hit nearly didn’t happen. Tom Petty and Mike Campbell stepped in, reshaping both her sound and her future
Why Tom Petty "hated" Pink Floyd
Tom Petty was a lifelong Pink Floyd fan - until they kept Damn the Torpedoes from topping the charts in 1980
When AC/DC tried to catch the Loch Ness Monster
In one of the strangest stories in rock history, Malcolm Young once took Brian Johnson on a drunken hunt for the Loch Ness Monster
David Bowie's drug-fuelled reason for hoarding his urine
Bowie’s obsession with the occult turned dark in 1975, as paranoia consumed him and ended his friendship with Jimmy Page
The surprising Pink Floyd record David Gilmour calls "the difficult second album"
David Gilmour recalls pressure and “lethargy” after The Dark Side of the Moon
How John Bonham influenced Paul Rodgers quitting Bad Company
“We were flying too high,” said Paul Rodgers of his decision to quit Bad Company after John Bonham’s death
How AC/DC helped topple a dictator
In 1989, the US military blasted AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses and even Rick Astley to flush out Panama’s dictator Manuel Noriega. Here’s how it happened.
Chuck Berry on his favourite Beatles song
The Beatles adored Chuck Berry, covering his songs throughout their early years. But Berry also had a soft spot for one Beatles track - and it wasn’t a rocker
How Peter Frampton's ultimate "dream" led to Small Faces ending, and the formation of Humble Pie
Steve Marriott’s career didn’t end with Small Faces. His dramatic exit sparked the creation of Humble Pie, with a young Peter Frampton at his side
The real reason Bad Company got their name
When Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, Mick Ralphs and Boz Burrell joined forces in 1973, they needed a name. Rodgers’ childhood memory provided the answer
Brandi Carlile and Bernie Taupin helped Elton John craft his next album
A new Elton John album is coming, and he broke the news in a way only he could: personal letters to fans, teasing a Brandi Carlile collaboration.
