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“A Love Supreme,” John Coltrane’s Spiritual Thank You
He incorporated Miles, Duke, and others into his glorious paean to the human spirit. Take 40 minutes to really listen.
Bob Condren
Bob Condren is a freelance writer who fell in love with rock ‘n roll at an early age, hypnotized by a transistor radio blaring Top 40 hits under his pillow. He is an unrepentant record collector, movie buff and lifelong baseball fan who can’t wait to take his grandkids to their first Cubs game. Still holding out hope for an Office reunion show. Twitter: @BobCondre
Can’t Bring Us Down: The Animals Top 10 Songs
The Animals shook up the British Invasion with raw, unfiltered tracks like “Monterey” and “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood.”
Otis Rush, the Quiet Master of the Blues
Before he died on Sep. 29, guitarist Otis Rush forged a place of his own among America's blues masters. Here's our tribute.
Strike Up The Band: Strings in Rock
Many songs by the Beatles, Elton John, and the Moody Blues would’ve been much different without the deft hand of a skilled arranger. Even the Ramones utilized some strings. But exactly when did “strings” become a “thing” in rock?
The Rolling Stones and 7 Stellar “Assists”
Occasionally, the Stones brought in outside musicians to help. Who can forget Eric Clapton on "Little Red Rooster" or Sonny Rollins on "Waiting for a Friend"?