When Johnny Kidd Was The Man
With his saucy eye patch, Johnny Kidd rocked England with a hit song written at the last minute — and later covered by dozens of acts.
Bill Kirchen Celebrates “The Proper Years”
Bill Kirchen’s smokin’ guitar work on the 70s classic, “Hot Rod Lincoln” is his best-known. But 50 years on, it’s far from his only stellar performance.
“Free Your Mind” – George Clinton, 1970
George Clinton made a statement with his 1970 project “Free Your Mind.” It’s a memorable phrase that’s endured ever since.
Los Saicos: Was the First Punk Band from Peru?
Long before Iggy Pop, Los Saicos was shredding it up in the 60s. Learn why some feel the first true punk band was from Peru.
Mapping The Unruly History of “Punk”
So what groups planted the seeds for punk music? A recent series follows the chaotic path this movement took — and where it’s headed since its 70s heyday.