“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.
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?
