Nicky Hopkins Is “The Session Man”
In his short life, Nicky Hopkins lent his deft touch on the keyboards to epic rock songs. A new documentary looks at his contributions.
Opening Acts vs the Headliners: It’s On!
Getting a shot to open for a big headline act isn’t always the break it seems. And some pairings were stranger than others.
John Paul Jones: An Appreciation
Neither as flashy as Bonham, Page, or Plant, the quiet and steady contributions from John Paul Jones made Led Zeppelin what it was.
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?
Rock Bands and the Grammys: Where Were They?
At the Grammys, it seemed like the Rock category was sadly absent. Is it a sign of the times? Or something else?