The Classic Rock Legacy

Ann Wilson of Heart: Her 10 Favorite Live Albums

While gems from fellow classic rock legends like Deep Purple and The Who are on the list, some of the others may surprise you

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Janis Joplin Slays ‘Ball and Chain’ in Monterey Pop

When she stepped onto the Monterey stage she was still an unknown. When she left she was on her way to superstardom. This five-minute clip is why.

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Eric Burdon & The Animals’ Love Song to ‘Monterey’

Performing a the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 was such a profound experience for the British singer that he wrote a song about it. Here’s the story.

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When Gregg Allman’s Grandson Made His Stage Debut on Hammond B3

“My son has played piano since he was a little guy,” said his father, Devon, of the Allman Betts Band. “The road truly goes on forever!”

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Monterey International Pop Festival: Behind the Scenes

More than a half century after it took place, the first major rock festival still proves the power of music and the way it is presented.

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Moby Grape: When Bad Things Happen to Good Bands

They recorded one of the greatest debut rock albums of all-time. After that, nothing went right. The sad saga of a legendary, doomed San Francisco band.

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11 Top New Orleans Rock Bands

The rock bands in NOLA run from metal to garage rock to singer-songwriters to Louisiana stylistic gumbos. Expert John Swenson picks the best.

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ELO’s ‘Mr. Blue Sky’ Like You’ve Never Seen It

Electric Light Orchestra fans will be surprised to discover how this favorite fared on U.S. radio. It was released in the midst of a string of hit singles for the group that combined electric instruments with orchestral ones

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Harp On It: 20 Great Rock Songs Featuring Harmonica

The harmonica has long been used—particularly by lead singers—to inject a bit of bluesy, earthy authenticity into a song. We look at some of the best.

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The Rolling Stones Bring Howlin’ Wolf to U.S. TV

From the start they were huge fans of the blues. So when the British band had the chance to present one of their idols on American TV, they grabbed it.

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