June 2025 - Page 29 of 31 - Vintage Rock Times

How turning down Woodstock was the move that made Led Zeppelin

As the sun perched its rays in a sequined sea of muddy puddles spotted around a field in Woodstock, Jimi Hendrix became the Jesus Christ of counterculture in front of 500,000—quite literally, in the eyes of one reveller. Stoned out of his mind on acid, one humble attendee genuinely thought that Hendrix had transubstantiated into […]

The Rock Legend Jimmy Page Regrets Never Seeing Live

The Rock Legend Jimmy Page Regrets Never Seeing Live For a man who’s stood on stage before hundreds of thousands and shaped the very DNA of hard rock, it’s hard to imagine Jimmy Page as a fan in the crowd. Yet even legends have heroes—and in Page’s case, one of his biggest regrets is never […]

“Irritating”:Roger Waters Regrets the Song That Proved He Needed Gilmour

“Irritating”: Roger Waters Regrets the Song That Proved He Needed Gilmour Even musical visionaries can have regrets—and for Roger Waters, one particular song stands out as a reminder that genius sometimes requires collaboration. In a candid reflection, Waters once admitted he found the Pink Floyd track **“Not Now John”** to be “irritating,” a song that […]

Legends Reunited: Zeppelin’s 2026 Global Tour Shakes the Industry

In a moment that has sent shockwaves through the music world, Led Zeppelin—yes, the Led Zeppelin—is officially reuniting for a global tour in 2026. It’s the news fans have waited decades to hear. After nearly twenty years since their historic 2007 one-night-only show at London’s O2 Arena, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones […]

Forget the Egos: David Gilmour Was the True Soul of Pink Floyd

For a fleeting moment in 1973, there was no band on Earth bigger—or better—than Pink Floyd. Sure, it was a golden year for music. Stevie Wonder’s Innervisions, Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On, and Wings’ Band on the Run all reshaped the soundscape. But when The Dark Side of the Moon hit the shelves, Pink […]

Why didn’t George Harrison write more Beatles songs?

“Do as I say, not as I do” was largely the code by which George Harrison lived during the early years in The Beatles. Not in the usual sense of the idiom whereby he was in the presence of behaviour not worth following, but rather to play the chords laid out by John and Paul, […]

Led Zeppelin’s Triumphant Return: A Night That Shook the World

It finally happened—Led Zeppelin is back, and the world is still catching its breath. After a staggering 27 years away from the spotlight as a unit, the legendary trio of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones reunited for a performance that was nothing short of mythical. From the moment they took the stage, […]

Led Zeppelin on stage at the Bath Festival of Blues and Progressive Music, 1970.

Led Zeppelin On Stage at the Bath Festival of Blues and Progressive Music, 1970: A Legendary Moment in Rock History In the summer of 1970, Led Zeppelin stood at the pinnacle of their powers. Having already conquered America and released two game-changing albums, the band was preparing to step out from the long shadow of […]

Robert Plant Couldn’t Stand His Own Voice—But Jimmy Page Thought It Was Untouchable

All the pieces of a true rock supergroup were present the moment Led Zeppelin took the stage. While countless bands have aimed for greatness, few matched the raw power, innovation, and chemistry that defined Zeppelin. And at the center of it all was Jimmy Page—more than just the band’s guitarist, he was the architect behind […]

10 Underrated Paul McCartney Songs Every Fan Should Know

Paul McCartney’s name is synonymous with timeless music. From his groundbreaking work with The Beatles to his boundary-pushing solo career and contributions with Wings, McCartney has written hundreds of songs — many of which have become part of global pop culture. But beyond the radio hits like “Maybe I’m Amazed” and “Live and Let Die,” […]