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What’s The Common Thread Among the Most Influential Rock Groups?
We all know about how American blues and early rock influenced some great groups. But what about some other surprising other musical genres?
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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.
Joni Mitchell’s “Court and Spark” At 50
Joni Mitchell's "Court And Spark" was a big shift from the earnest Laurel Canyon songwriter to one captivated by jazz.
Risque Rock N Roll: Naughty Numbers
Rock musicians don't have the corner of risque songs; their jazz forbears had the corner on that. But they took plenty of inspiration.
Mose Allison: A Muse…And Amusing
Mose Allison's take on the jazz-blues he grew up on in the South proved irresistible to many rock bands of the 60s.