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.
Chess Records: Phil, Lenny, & Stolen Loot
Rock fans can thank Chess Records for exposing future groups to American blues artists. But then, there are iffy questions about money.
Appreciating Dave Edmunds
Guitarist Dave Edmunds has been laying low, but his utter devotion to music still echoes through recent years.
Early Nina Simone As the “Blackbird”
A new collection of Nina Simone’s earliest recordings is an intriguing roadmap of her musical (and stylistic) journey.
The Final Album: Steve Miller’s “Wide River”
Steve Miller’s musical output is extensive, so picking what qualifies as his “last” album is tricky. But here’s what we came up with.