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The 280 million-selling guitarist Angus Young called the most overrated in classic rock history

  • Angus Young says Eric Clapton’s playing lacks originality.
  • Young singled out Clapton’s work with John Mayall and Cream.
  • Clapton’s stature remains widely admired despite the criticism.

Angus Young has criticised Eric Clapton as overrated, arguing that his guitar playing assembles blues licks borrowed from earlier musicians without adding much originality. The contrast highlights how Young values a distinctive sound and songwriting, even when built from a limited set of musical tools. Young said Clapton’s…

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In 1978, Sting felt “completely destroyed” by a hit song. By the end of 1979, The Police had three number ones

  • “Baker Street” made Sting yearn for a chart hit.
  • The Police scored three UK number ones by the end of 1979.
  • Raphael Ravenscroft’s £27 cheque for the sax solo bounced.

While living in a modest bedsit in Bayswater after moving to London, Sting heard Gerry Rafferty’s “Baker Street” on the radio and was overwhelmed by its saxophone solo. The song’s success made him long for a hit of his own, a feeling that highlights the uncertainty of The…

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3 Classic Rock Songs From 1966 We Hear All the Time in Shopping Malls and Grocery Stores

  • Three 1966 rock songs still feature in shops.
  • Simon & Garfunkel, the Rolling Stones and the Troggs are included.
  • The article links their appeal to memorable melodies and distinctive styles.

The article highlights three 1966 rock songs that it says remain familiar background music in shopping malls and grocery stores. It points to their continued presence in everyday public spaces as a sign of the songs’ lasting appeal. The songs named are Simon & Garfunkel’s “Scarborough Fair/Canticle”, the…

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In 1985, U2 considered dismissing an “awful” demo. Now, it is the eighth best-selling song of the entire 1980s

  • U2 nearly dropped ‘With or Without You’.
  • The Edge’s Infinite Guitar helped unlock its sound.
  • The song became a major hit from The Joshua Tree.

U2 nearly abandoned ‘With or Without You’ after early versions left the band and producers dissatisfied. The song was revived through experimentation with a sustained-guitar sound, went on to become a major hit and helped establish the success of 1987’s The Joshua Tree. Bono wrote the song around…

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These Chrissie Hynde Lyrics From 1980 Tell a Bittersweet Story of Unrequited Love

  • “Talk Of The Town” was inspired by a fan Hynde never spoke to.
  • The 1980 single reached the UK top ten.
  • Its lyrics capture the ache of an imagined romance.

Chrissie Hynde’s lyrics for The Pretenders’ 1980 single “Talk Of The Town” turn a brief, unspoken attraction into a bittersweet portrait of unrequited love. The song matters as an example of Hynde’s sharp songwriting, which could be overlooked amid the band’s mix of punk, R&B and other styles.…

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The 1971 album David Crosby, Carole King, and Elvis Costello called the greatest

  • Crosby called *Blue* the best singer-songwriter album.
  • Carole King admired Mitchell’s tunings, chords and voice.
  • Elvis Costello praised the album’s personal, believable stories.

Joni Mitchell’s 1971 album *Blue* is praised by fellow songwriters David Crosby, Carole King and Elvis Costello as an exceptional work. Their admiration highlights its lasting influence and the way its intimate songs and distinctive musicianship inspired artists across different generations and styles. Crosby called it the best…

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Fielded is obsessed with scammers and unhinged Japanese cyberpunk

  • Fielded’s new album combines several contrasting styles.
  • Lindsay Powell says 964 Pinocchio inspires her.
  • She is fascinated by scammers and proud of the album.

Lindsay Powell, who records as Fielded, has released Some Kind of Animal, an album that draws on the varied styles she has explored throughout her career. Its mix of organ-led slow jams, a neo-soul take on Nine Inch Nails’ “Closer” and industrial funk shows how she continues to…

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In 1962, Ringo Starr played one song. Paul McCartney called it the real beginning of The Beatles

  • Starr impressed The Beatles on “What’d I Say”.
  • McCartney called the performance the band’s real beginning.
  • The article credits Starr’s groove and musical feel.

Paul McCartney recalled that Ringo Starr’s performance on “What’d I Say” was the moment The Beatles recognised how well he fitted the band. Starr had recently replaced Pete Best, and McCartney said the group’s reaction to hearing him nail the challenging drum part marked “the beginning” of The…

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THE OBSESSED Completes Work On ‘Live Fast – Love Hard – Die Free’ Album, Plots Return To Studio For Follow-Up EP

  • The new album is finished and tentatively due around March 2027.
  • The Obsessed plan to record a standalone EP in December 2026.
  • The band is deciding whether to play more new songs before release.

The Obsessed have completed and delivered their new album, *Live Fast - Love Hard - Die Free*, to their label, with a release tentatively planned for around March 2027. The American doom metal band delayed the launch partly because guitarist Jason Taylor is expecting a child, and frontman…

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Elvis rights holder joins lawsuit accusing Anthropic of training on 274 songs

  • Elvis rights holders sued Anthropic over 274 songs.
  • The case concerns AI training and copyright.
  • Anthropic had not commented when the article was published.

The Elvis Presley rights holders have sued Anthropic, alleging the AI company used the singer’s music without permission to train its models. The case adds one of music’s best-known artists to a wider legal dispute over whether AI companies can use copyrighted works for training. The complaint names…

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