The Classic Rock Legacy
Mike Bloomfield & the Electric Flag: Long Time Comin’
He was an American guitar hero before there was such a thing. In 1967 he put together a new but short-lived band that combined blues, soul and rock.
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Foreigner—Debut Album: The Inside Story
How the band was signed to Atlantic Records, as told by its members and label president, Jerry Greenberg. And the unique clause in the contract…
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10 Totally Cool Classic Rock/Soul Songs
In the ’60s and ’70s, rock and soul converged to inspire some fine music from the likes of Curtis Mayfield, Sly & the Family Stone, Stevie Wonder and more.
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Rock Hall Inductee Bobby Womack: R&B Legend, Friend of Rock Stars
His songs were recorded by the Stones, Janis and many others, and he counted them among his friends. And man, did he have some stories!
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Jon Bon Jovi to Rock Hall in ’18: It’s About F’ing Time!
The band had been eligible since 2008. Did years of frustration boil over as JBJ spoke at their pre-induction press conference?
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Blood, Sweat & Tears—Groundbreaking Debut: Rewind
The idea was simple but brand new: a rock band augmented by a jazz-influenced horn section. Soon, a classic album was born
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15 Rockers’ Early Days: Before They Were Stars
Eagles, Simon & Garfunkel, Hendrix, Stephen Stills and other rockers made records before anyone knew who they were. You’ve got to hear these!
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Motown Covers Motown: Classic Double-Dips
It was by no means unusual, during the company’s heyday, for a second (or third or fourth) Motown artist to cover the work of another.
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Reggie Young: The Prolific Guitarist You’ve Likely Never Heard Of
His guitar can be heard on recordings by Elvis Presley, the Box Tops, Dusty Springfield, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Ringo Starr and more.
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Steve Earle Interview: The Return of the Outlaw
“It took me a long time to get a record deal and be successful, but I was luckier than a lot of people. I knew what I was when I was 12 years old.”
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