Boogie-Woogie: The Joyful Jazz We Need Now
The complex rhythms of boogie-woogie were originally meant for dancing. And this joyful jazz still has the power to get you on your feet.
It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll: The Best Fights In the Biz
Rock ‘n roll is raucous. Many performers have taken a swing at fellow bandmates or family members. Here are some of the top conflicts in the genre.
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.
“Sixty Minute Man” – He’ll Rock You and Roll You
“Sixty Minute Man” is one of those early rock hits that presaged some of the sexier songs to come. But few would outrank its nascent raunchiness.
Alan Freed & Dick Clark: Two Stories, One Scandal
Disc jockey Alan Freed has long been the “face” of the 50s Payola Scandal. But it nearly engulfed another icon, too. How did their two stories differ?