Neil Young has never been content to gather moss, continuing to release albums well into the 2020s, but even he has reflected on those he has left behind.
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Reggae legend Bob Marley's music was a call to action and a salve for the downtrodden, and his life philosophy was an example of practicing what you preach.
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Cher has enjoyed an exceptionally long and successful career, and while she has plenty to look back on fondly, the march of time has met with her disapproval.
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From a young age in the Jackson 5 and through his solo career, Michael Jackson found great success, but his fame often came between him and simpler pleasures.
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Shakira belly-danced her way into global superstardom, then overcame a triple whammy of life disasters with drive, resilience, and spirited musical channeling.
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Bruce Springsteen poured much of his own life into his artistry, with his background — and relationship with his father— shaping his view of the world
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Stones guitarist Keith Richards has a reputation for living on the edge, admitting, "I wasn't far from the end of the runway." But said, "You pace yourself."
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Queen's Brian May once said that in Freddie Mercury's last days, when he knew he didn't have long to live, he wanted the band to keep giving him songs to sing.
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Pop and country-rock superstar Linda Ronstadt voiced some strong opinions about who is most likely to work hard and contribute meaningfully to society.
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John Bonham is regarded as one of the most important drummers in rock history, though he admitted that mistakes can happen when you are pushing boundaries.
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The Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde has spent decades in the music industry, and she's found great success doing things she initially resisted.
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Chris Cornell said that when he wasn't on stage singing, he was somewhat of a recluse, and he was grateful to have that connection with his audience.
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In 1971, after the release of "What's Going On," Marvin Gaye said in an interview, "... I've got a real love thing going on." Here's what he meant by that.
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As a member of the Beatles, George Harrison had a very different perspective when it came to the Beatlemania that swept the world in the 1960s.
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Mick Jagger has loved America since he was a teenager, and after spending a lot of time in the country, here's why he appreciates the out of the way places.
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Patti Smith dismisses the notion that punk has run its course, maintaining that there's a lot more to the movement than music and aesthetics.
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Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling musical artists of all time, but he only reached those lofty heights because his original career goal didn't work out.
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Noel Gallagher of Oasis has long embodied a rebellious attitude. Here's a look at his thoughts on others' opinions and the passage of time.
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Bill Wyman has a lot to thank his capable hands for, including a technical knack that created his first bass guitar and later a place in the Rolling Stones.
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Marianne Faithfull's father hoped she'd be a sociologist, but her restlessness and passion for the arts drew her to a more unique path in life.
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Phil Collins never learned to read music, but that didn't stop him from having a wildly successful musical career. Here's a look at what he's said about that.
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Paul McCartney is widely regarded as one of modern rock's most influential musicians, and he didn't turn down a source of inspiration even when asleep.
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Ozzy Osbourne once said he felt like he was cheating unless he gave his fans his best efforts on stage. Here's a deeper look into what his craft meant to him.
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Gary Rossington, founding guitarist of legendary Southern rock act Lynyrd Skynyrd, started the band thinking none of them had the musical chops to make it.
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The pioneer of soul music, Ray Charles, is most associated with his joyous performances, but he's not afraid to openly show his softer, deeper emotions.
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Bonnie Raitt has said she embraces being known as a "badass" because she's dedicated her life to blues and rock 'n' roll, and she likes being a nonconformist.
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Meat Loaf was one of rock history's most dramatic singers, and it's no surprise that his energy was driven by a desire to apply acting principles to his art.
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