Borrowed inspiration: the Led Zeppelin song that was crafted with Elvis Presley lyrics
Led Zeppelin were known for lifting lyrics from other songs, which they did on this 1976 track crafted around Elvis Presley.
“I’d like him to help me”: the musician Jimi Hendrix thought he could never match
Steve Vai said, “Learning to play a Jimi Hendrix song for most contemporary guitarists may not pose a tremendous challenge; ...
The one thing Paul Newman hated about his acting career: “I may as well go into gardening”
Paul Newman was undoubtedly one of his generation's greatest actors, but there was one major issue the star had with his ...
The flop Ron Howard movie almost directed by Martin Scorsese: “I’d never get out of that picture”
Martin Scorsese thinks he dodged a bullet by not making a movie that didn't suit his sensibilities, and was proven right when ...
The one movie Jim Carrey always wanted to make: “An opportunity to do a lot of wacked out characters”
Jim Carrey has gotten to reprise many of his roles over the years, but there's one that just never got to have another crack ...
The Rolling Stones epic that “just happened by accident”
The Rolling Stones flow like crisp beer on a sunny day. It's their grooving that makes them so mercurial. As Jeff Beck put it ...
The Beatles song John Lennon was certain he “should have written”
After The Beatles split up there was some friendly rivalry between John Lennon and Paul McCartney. In 1972, Lennon pointed ...
Ridley Scott names the greatest actor he’s ever worked with: “An all-around artist and pro”
Despite having worked with an impressive range of actors that are some of the best performers of all time, Ridley Scott has named one actor as being the best.
The role that changed everything for Meryl Streep: “It was a quantum leap”
While we know Meryl Streep for iconic on-screen roles, she made her start in theatre, and has described the one performance that changed everything.
Jared Leto to take on the role of Skeletor in ‘Masters of the Universe’ live-action movie
Louisiana actor Jared Leto is set to enter the world of comic book villainy once again, cast as Skeletor in the upcoming live ...
The divisive Pink Floyd song about Syd Barrett and Roger Waters’ differences
Despite Pink Floyd being responsible for some excellent music, there was also a lot of tension in the band, highlighted very well by this track.
Ringo Starr’s “all-time favourite” blues musician
Ringo Starr might not be hailed as a prolific songwriter, but he learnt from a lot of musical inspirations, including his favourite blues musician.