When the ambulance arrived at the Willow Springs ranch home of country swing musician Spade Cooley and his wife Ella... Read More
In some ways, Johnny Horton was an outlaw in a post-outlaw age. He was a man out of his time.... Read More
On October 28th, 1956, a twelve-year-old Townes Van Zandt got his first glimpse of rock ‘n’ roll. Elvis Presley made... Read More
Eric Carr was one of the most prolific drummers in the 1980s in an equally prolific band. His story is one... Read More
When a young and daring Bob Dylan entered the stage at the Newport Folk Festival on July 25th, 1965, nobody... Read More
Though Mackenzie Phillips came from a background of luxury, material prosperity and has herself enjoyed a successful career, her life... Read More
Mick Ralphs was once asked in an interview how he would rate himself as a guitarist out of 10. Mick... Read More
In many ways, Phil Ochs was a man of his time. He is inextricably linked to the counter-culture and anti-authoritarianism... Read More
Of all the dark songs by the band Nirvana, “Polly” is probably the most disturbing of them all. The sixth... Read More
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“California Dreamin'” is not only the signature song of the vocal group The Mamas & the Papas, but for Michelle... Read More
Lowell George was one of the most influential figures of the 1970s Los Angeles folk-rock scene. His contribution to music... Read More