Shuggie Otis: Mr. Shoulda-Coulda-Woulda
At 12, he was a session player. At 21, he got an offer to join the Stones — which he turned down. Shuggie Otis is one unusual guitarist.
Brian Jones: The Musician and The Myth
The story of Brian Jones has long been focused on his troubled demise. But his contributions to the early Stones are worth another listen.
“Shake It Up, Baby”: The Rise of Beatlemania
In 1963, Beatlemania was on the verge of exploding — especially in America. A new book digs into the timeline.
Camaro Rock: The Second British Invasion
The first British Invasion delivered upbeat tunes based on American music. Then came a more muscular subset, aka “Camaro Rock.”
Gram Parsons: The Godfather of Americana
In his all-too-short life, Gram Parsons helped kickstart the “Americana” genre with his passion for country, rock, and folk music.