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John Fogerty on the Creedence Clearwater Revival single that predicted their downfall — and ultimately became their biggest hit
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Released in 1971, the tune has become the most streamed track in the group’s hit-heavy catalog

It failed to chart when it came out in 1979. Here's why Robert Smith and the Cure’s timeless pop song is suddenly surging today
By Elizabeth Swann last updated
Smith — who got a boost at Olivia Rodrigo’s Glastonbury show this past summer — says the tune’s rebellious message is as valid now as when he wrote it

Dee Snider on why he got Twisted Sister back together — against all odds
By Christopher Scapelliti published

Gene Simmons on the guitar solo Eddie Van Halen recorded for a Kiss hit — and Ace Frehley copied note for note
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Simmons was producing Van Halen at the time in the hope of turning the group into superstars

The hit single that’s over six minutes long, has 14 verses and no hook or guitar solo. They nailed it on the first take
By Christopher Scapelliti published
With spare time in the studio, Gordon Lightfoot peeled off a commemoration to a modern tragedy that's 50 years old today: “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”

Steve Howe on the most polarizing album Yes ever made, now getting a 15-disc deluxe box treatment
By Gary Graff published
‘Tales From Topographic Oceans’ divided fans and critics, and caused Rick Wakeman to depart. Howe still stands by it

Davey Johnstone on the time John Lennon joined Elton John on his hit remake of a Beatles classic
By Gary Graff published
The track is among the treats included on the new reissue of ‘Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirty Cowboy’

John Fogerty says one word from Bob Dylan convinced him to do something he’d avoided for 15 years
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Bad feelings about his Creedence Clearwater Revival days made him swear off his old hits. Dylan changed everything in a moment
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