Bill Wyman's Rock & Roll Lists

For more than a decade, readers of New York magazine and its Vulture website have been delighted—and occasionally outraged—by Bill Wyman's exhaustive and unapologetically opinionated rankings of the songs of some of the greatest artists in rock and pop history.

Now, for the first time, those acclaimed rankings are collected in one volume. From the Beatles and Michael Jackson to Pink Floyd, Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, the Eagles, the Clash—and every artist in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame—Wyman doesn't just rank the songs. He uncovers forgotten stories, reveals surprising financial and personal details, and places the music in the context of its era.

The result? A fascinating, 200,000-word journey through hundreds of songs and decades of rock history—packed with sharp insights, unexpected discoveries, and plenty to argue about.

Written with Wyman's trademark wit, sharp skepticism, and sparkling prose, these rankings are as entertaining as they are informative. Whether you're looking to settle old debates, discover overlooked gems, or simply lose yourself in the history of popular music, you'll find yourself reading "just one more ranking."

Bill Wyman (not the bassist from the Rolling Stones) is a journalist, editor, and one of America's most respected rock critics. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, and many other publications. He is the former arts editor of Salon and former assistant managing editor of National Public Radio.

The definitive collection of Bill Wyman's legendary song rankings—at last in one volume.