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.
Link Wray and the Impact of “Rumble”
May 2 marks guitarist Link Wray’s birthday. We honor it with a look at his signature song — one that influenced a generation of rock stars.
A Living Link to Link Wray
Six decades later, Link Wray’s “Rumble” feels both like rock n’ roll and punk. Our interview with veteran musician Jon Paris sheds light on this guitarist who inspired Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Johnny Winter, and the Stray Cats.
Shoegaze Is Here to Stay
Velvet Underground, Hendrix, Nirvana, and NIN are just a some who helped develop this ambient rock.
