The lyricist James Hetfield thought he could never write like: “I’m not gonna do that”
Metallica frontman James Hetfield is admittedly no wordsmith, but there was a lyricist he looked up to as one he thought he ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 superhero movie that made Jack Black cry: “It’s very embarrassing”
One thing Black has never done is a proper superhero movie, despite being a self-professed fan of the genre. One Marvel film in particular has a special place in his heart, as he described during an ...
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 ...
How Keith Richards escaped a mammoth drug bust with a $162 ticket
Keith Richards must surely be protected by some higher force with the amount of busts and near death experiences he'd avoided. In 1975, a $162 fine helped him.