The only bassist John Paul Jones calls “Perfect”

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When Led Zeppelin’s multi-instrumentalist John Paul Jones was asked in an NME interview about the bassists he admired, he gave a surprisingly simple answer about one of rock’s biggest names: Paul McCartney. Jones said, “I think he’s perfect,” praising McCartney’s musical choices and how his bass playing always served the song. What John Paul Jones … Read more

7 Drummers Who Can Match Neil Peart’s Drumming Skills (and Why)

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When fans ask who can “match” Neil Peart, they usually mean a blend of speed, precision, endurance, musicality, compositional drum parts, and jaw-dropping solos—delivered live, night after night. No one replaces Peart’s voice, but several elite drummers operate at a similar technical and creative altitude. Here’s a clear, easy guide to the players most often … Read more

Why Kate Bush rejected Fleetwood Mac in 1978

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Kate Bush was invited to support Fleetwood Mac on their huge Rumours tour in 1978, but she turned it down because she was building her own very different live show and didn’t want to be boxed into a supporting role. What happened in 1978? After Kate Bush’s first big hit, “Wuthering Heights”, she became a … Read more

30+ Greatest and Best Rock Albums Of All Time

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Rock music has shaped generations, leaving behind timeless albums that continue to influence artists and inspire listeners worldwide. When fans and critics debate the best rock albums of all time, names like The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd, Back in Black by AC/DC, and Thriller by Michael Jackson consistently rise to the … Read more

Alex Lifeson Reveals His Favorite Rush Album: “By Far the Greatest Record That We Made”

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Alex Lifeson, the virtuosic Rush guitarist, has long been asked which album he holds dearest from the band’s expansive catalog. The answer? The groundbreaking Moving Pictures (1981). Why Moving Pictures Stands Above the Rest interview with Make Weird Music, Lifeson didn’t hold back: “Moving Pictures was by far the greatest record that we made.” He … Read more