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- Paul McCartney , Rock Music , The beatles
- May 12, 2025
- 90 views
‘Let It Be’: How Paul McCartney defied The Beatles’ attitudes with one defining song
When everything started to cave in on The Beatles‘ empire, it wasn’t just that they were losing steam. Alongside the creative differences and frustrations, Paul McCartney was the only one…
- John Lennon , The beatles
- May 12, 2025
- 43 views
From The Beatles to Broken: the curious story of John Lennon’s Mellotron
Before analogue synthesisers began to dominate 1970s rock, the instrument of choice for the era’s prog heavyweights was the novel Mellotron keyboard. Famed for its uniquely weathered and warm textures,…
- David Gilmour , Pink Floyd , Rock Music
- May 12, 2025
- 93 views
The Pink Floyd song David Gilmour thought to be formless: “There’s nothing to it”
For a moment, it looked like space rock giants Pink Floyd may have slowly trundled toward a cult footnote in prog’s 1970s heyday. Following their Anglo-surrealism foundings under the creative…
- Pink Floyd
- May 12, 2025
- 83 views
Seven bands that Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters hates: “I am far, far, far more improtant”
Roger Waters is less shy about sharing a personal opinion than a football pundit after a couple of pints. His ethos is that too many people stay shtum and comfy…
- Led Zeppelin , Robert Plant , Rock Music
- May 12, 2025
- 93 views
The band Robert Plant accused of copying Led Zeppelin: “Repetition is a hell of an evil bedfellow”
Regarding plagiarism accusations, Led Zeppelin is typically on the receiving end of allegations rather than dishing them out. During their career, they found themselves in hot water on numerous occasions…
- Led Zeppelin , Rock Music
- May 12, 2025
- 77 views
“Unbelievable”: Robert Plant on why ‘Achilles Last Stand’ was the best of Led Zeppelin
As a journalist, I have a habit of ruining the simple pub meet-up with friends by asking what I think are fun, hypothetical questions. After I’ve got them to name…
- Led Zeppelin , Rock Music
- May 12, 2025
- 129 views
“Getting it right”: The band Robert Plant called the best imitator of Led Zeppelin
If I were to go on a road trip through the winding roads of Europe, wearing open-collared shirts and sipping on expensive wine, I’d probably want a car to suit…
- Led Zeppelin , Rock Music
- May 12, 2025
- 70 views
The Led Zeppelin song so complex that even John Bonham couldn’t play it: “It took him ages”
To become rock icons, you need to have a strong work ethic and a clear direction. It’s imperative that the entire group holds a singular vision that drives you forward.…
- David Gilmour , Pink Floyd
- May 11, 2025
- 97 views
“Outside my usual scope”: The Pink Floyd and solo songs David Gilmour called his best guitar playing
Any fans of Pink Floyd will likely understand that enjoying their legacy isn’t the same as any other band. For starters, their extensive discography feels almost overwhelming at times, as…
- Led Zeppelin , Robert Plant , Rock Music
- May 11, 2025
- 80 views
The Led Zeppelin ad-lib that Robert Plant will always regret: “He winced”
It is difficult now to remove the association between the lead singer and the chief lyricist. We have become so used to the two effortlessly combining that you can forget…
The Island Records story: how a shipwreck led to Bob Marley and the reggae explosion
- August 14, 2025
- 28 views
Amy Winehouse’s greatest cover reveals more than any song could
- August 12, 2025
- 75 views
‘Got to Get You into My Life’: The Beatles’ impassioned homage to Motown
- August 12, 2025
- 77 views
The song David Gilmour called too wordy to sing
- August 12, 2025
- 46 views