“Between the Buttons”: The Stones At Their Most English
The Stones have made a legacy out of raucous blues and rock n’roll. But “Between the Buttons” had them embracing their “English” side.
Appreciating Dave Edmunds
Guitarist Dave Edmunds has been laying low, but his utter devotion to music still echoes through recent years.
Jonny Lang’s Scorching Blues Guitar
At 17, Jonny Lang made a name for himself with his astonishing talent on blues guitar. And then….
The American Influence on The Beatles – Part 1
When jazz was embargoed in Britain, American blues and gospel filled in the gap. And for the future Beatles, it made all the difference.
The Epic Track: ZZ Top’s “La Grange”
The lyrics are barely intelligible, but the down and dirty blues riffs says it all in this epic ZZ Top track.