Steve Cropper: The Cream of the Crop
Steve Cropper took a long road from a Missouri farm to playing with some of the biggest rock stars. His guitar licks are unmistakeable.
When Rock Met Classical Instruments
The instruments you’d more likely find in an orchestra pit don’t seem to fit in the world of rock. But they’ve added twists to huge hits.
Paul McCartney: The “Unknown Beatle”
Paul McCartney liked to step out of his “Beatle” role to see if he could work magic for other artists. That included some secret identities.
The (Almost) Golden Days of Goldie & The Gingerbreads
They were one of the first all-female rock groups, attracting the attention of Keith Richards, the Animals and others. So what happened?
The House That Ruth (Brown) Built
Ruth Brown helped establish Atlantic Records as a hub for R&B. But like many artists of the day, she was mistreated. Let’s give her her due.