The Sonics: No One Sounded Like ‘Em
The sound of The Sonics pre-dated punk by more than a decade. Their influence shaped Nirvana, The White Stripes and more.
Fifty Years (and Counting) of “Nuggets”
Lenny Kaye was a passionate music fan with the idea to share some under-appreciated 60s tracks in his “Nuggets” project.
Blood, Sweat & Tears: They (Sorta) Opened the Iron Curtain
Blood, Sweat & Tears had monster jazz-flavored hits. But a tour of the Soviet Union began to erode their popularity. Here’s the story.
John Hiatt: Long May He Rock
John Hiatt’s own performing career has been a little spotty, but his songwriting is in demand by some of the top artists out there.
The Gants Almost Became Giants
Tom Petty called The Gants “the Mississippi Beatles.” But various bits of bad luck kept them from breaking through.