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The 1981 power-pop tune inspired by the Kinks that became a hit thanks to a daytime soap opera
Rick Springfield says his classic cut was influenced by “You Really Got Me.” But it was his TV career that gave it the boost it needed
Mark Knopfler on his difficult collaboration with his childhood hero, Bob Dylan
The guitarist was at his peak with Dire Straits when Dylan hired him to produce the celebrated album that ended his “born-again” phase
How George Harrison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Jeff Lynne spontaneously created the 1980s’ biggest supergroup
Their success happened overnight, but their formation was entirely down to luck
Behind John Lennon's unusual decision to enlist David Bowie‘s go-to guitarist for his best-selling solo album
The New Yorker’s work with Bowie made him in demand as a session guitarist. But it was a certain lack of knowledge that made him perfect for Lennon
David Ellefson on Dave Mustaine, surviving Megadeth and what really happened when he was forced out of the thrash metal legends
The founding bassist says he has no regrets — he just wants credit for his contributions to the group‘s success and legacy
John Fogerty on the letter that inspired him to write his greatest hit song
The missive changed his life in two ways and helped him realize a lifelong dream
Steely Dan’s key guitarist on what happened behind his hit tracks with Walter Becker and Donald Fagen
The ace says he never knew the outcome of a session. ”They would never tell you whether what you played would be kept or not.”
Brian May on the surprising reason Queen refuse to play one of summers’ most celebrated music festivals
The guitarist also gives an update on Queen‘s future touring plans
