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Black Producers (Like Tom Wilson) Really Mattered
Tom Wilson was something of a rarity in rock: a black man producing music by white artists like Dylan, Zappa, and Velvet Underground. A look at his career.
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The 3 Greatest Rockers … Who Never Played A Note
Not every rock star struts a stage. Here are three artists who had a major impact on the image, sound, and attitude of rock and roll.
Velvet Underground and “The Matrix Tapes”
Fifty years later, a deluxe vinyl reissue of Velvet Underground's "The Matrix Tapes" highlights the peculiar genius of Lou Reed and company.
Shoegaze Is Here to Stay
Velvet Underground, Hendrix, Nirvana, and NIN are just a some who helped develop this ambient rock.
Will the True Godfather of Punk Please Take a Stage Dive?
Guitar smashing, leather jackets, ripped jeans, and hardcore lyrics are not enough.