The (Almost) Golden Days of Goldie & The Gingerbreads
They were one of the first all-female rock groups, attracting the attention of Keith Richards, the Animals and others. So what happened?
The House That Ruth (Brown) Built
Ruth Brown helped establish Atlantic Records as a hub for R&B. But like many artists of the day, she was mistreated. Let’s give her her due.
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.
Ian Dury: More Than An Acquired Taste
He was one of the more eccentric characters of the 70s – and he coined one of the indelible phrases of rock.
Darlene Love: Adding Her “Touch” Over Decades
Since the early 60s, Darlene Love has added her vocal magic to her own songs, plus many hits by other artists.