Sammy Hagar said his early band Montrose had the potential to become “the American Led Zeppelin”, but that internal tensions prevented it from reaching that level. He believed the group was close to breaking through, making its unrealised promise a notable part of 1970s hard-rock history. Montrose formed in 1973 around guitarist Ronnie Montrose, with…

Don Henley praised Mick Jagger as an enduring inspiration, highlighting the Rolling Stones frontman’s longevity and continued energy as a performer. The comments underline Henley’s gratitude for the Eagles’ own sustained career and loyal audience as the band brought its final UK tour to a close. Speaking before the Eagles’ last-ever UK concert, Henley noted…

Stevie Nicks recalled meeting Joni Mitchell, whom she described as “the greatest singer-songwriter ever”. The encounter is presented as significant because Mitchell’s work was a major influence on Nicks’s songwriting and artistic outlook, long before Nicks became known through Fleetwood Mac and her solo career. Nicks has repeatedly praised Mitchell’s records, particularly the emotional detail…