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Travis Wammack: Original Guitar Hero
From child prodigy to outplaying Jimmy Page, guitarist Travis Wammack had one colorful career. A look at this guitar hero.
Mark Daponte
Mark Daponte is a copy/blog writer for an advertising company and has published/sold four short stories, three full length screenplays, nine short screenplays (including two animation scripts) and punches up screenplays—because they don’t punch back. He has had six short comedic plays performed by various theater companies, including one in Los Angeles, (Sacred Fools) and Sacramento, CA (Sacramento Actors Theater Company). When he isn’t sinking down to a thirteen-year-old’s level to make his teenaged sons laugh, he can be found seeking signs of intelligent life in his hometown of Brooklyn, NY.
Earl Palmer: The One-Man Wrecking Crew
Drummer Earl Palmer played on some of the most important rock records -- along with famous TV themes. A tribute.
Muddy Waters’ “Hard Again”: When Mud Smoked
In 1977, Muddy Waters' released "Hard Again", a definitive album for him and for blues in general. We took a look at its genesis.
Sweet Connie: A Legendary Rock Groupie
Connie Hamzy was immortalized by Grand Funk Railroad. But her status as a legendary groupie extended further into the 70s.
Ric and Robbie: A Tale of Two Leaders
Ric Ocasek and Robbie Robertson were part of two definitive -- and very different -- bands. But the same thing wound up ending both groups.