Jim McCarty on the Yardbirds’ dive into experimentalism: ‘Weird and wonderful sounds’
A bridge between the Yardbirds’ Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck eras, ‘Having a Rave Up’ heralded a new age of inventiveness.
A bridge between the Yardbirds’ Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck eras, ‘Having a Rave Up’ heralded a new age of inventiveness.
Jim Peterik enthuses about a recent collaboration with Steve Cropper and Ides of March, best known for the 1970 hit ‘Vehicle.’
This newly released video offers fans a concluding glimpse at a legend at work as Johnny Winter takes on Son House’s “Death Letter.”
Will Pink Floyd regroup for a tour in support of ‘The Endless River’? Stalwart drummer Nick Mason explores the possibilities.
“No sex, no drugs, no rock ‘n’ roll,” the Monkees’ Micky Dolenz quips, before making a quick revision.
John Oates is taking Hall and Oates’ more recent categorization as yacht rockers in stride – though he insists he’s never worn “the stupid hat.”
Jimmy Page says Led Zeppelin initially took more than just the Yardbirds’ name.
Booker T. and the MGs shared Stax Records’ message of racial tolerance by their very presence. But it wasn’t always easy.
Lindsey Buckingham updates fans on where Fleetwood Mac stands with a long-awaited new album featuring the ‘Rumours’-era lineup.
Kiss’ Gene Simmons says these competitions are “really all a fantasy.” Leave it to a middle-edged man in makeup to fix that.