Tim Coffman

Jimmy Page may have pushed rock and roll to its limits with Led Zeppelin, but he considers this pop marvel as the epitome of pushing musical boundaries.

While Linda Ronstadt kicked the door down for countless female singers, she was far from the best from her perspective.

Elton John has been nothing if not diplomatic throughout rock history, but even he knew when people could be completely idiotic.

Anyone would have killed to have a heavenly voice like George Michael, but he knew that the true professionals were enough to leave anyone shaking.

Most musicians hope to have a meagre placement on the charts, but Phil Collins knew that the best awards are enough to last a lifetime.

There's no need to tell any Beatle what to do, but Ringo Starr did have a bit of guidance going into the new age of rock and roll. Read more here.

Tom Petty has created many immortal melodies, but he always thought this rock pioneer's music would outlive everything else.

Although Lemmy had all the credentials of a rock and roller, that also meant having the ability to sniff out those who didn't belong.

Paul McCartney may be the epitome of a great songwriter, but he has always gone back to this songwriter as a main inspiration.

Roger Waters was always looking for something more out of rock, and he knew things were moving in a different direction once the right person took to the stage.

Paul Simon has a huge well of classic material, but he never really understood the appeal behind one of his signature tunes.

Dave Grohl may have a percussionist's approach to a drumkit, but this song is one of the greatest guitar showcases of all time for him.

Don Henley may be the last remaining captain of the Eagles, but he would have rather done without one element of their deep cuts.

Neil Young may play by his own rules, but one of his first major hit records wasn't the most pleasant for these musicians.

Phil Collins may have been touched by a musical god by the time he reached the 1980s, but even he could have his fill of Phil Collins music.

While David Crosby had a lifetime of gigs to play, he knew that few could compare to the true highlights from his prime. Read more about it here.

The Beatles will never be topped in the world of music, but Ritchie Blackmore knew when people were reacting to their favourite bands just like the Fab Four.

Pete Townshend may have done the unprecedented with The Who, but he considered this guitarist in a class all of his own.

For all the great musicians Jon Bon Jovi ever worked with, he knew when he was watching pure genius being channelled on the spot.

The Eagles prided themselves on having a variety of influences, but Don Henley thinks that one of the best voices comes from the world of country music.