‘There was no color at Stax’: History was made, one cool-rocking single at a time
Many of Stax Records’ biggest hits were released during a period of America’s greatest racial unrest.
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‘He is so theatrical, a true diva’: Queen’s Roger Taylor says Adam Lambert shows would thrill Freddie Mercury
Band co-founder Roger Taylor also makes clear Queen is not trying to replace Mercury.
‘A great platform for lead guitar’: The Yardbirds’ tradition of gunslingers from Surrey continues
Ben King shares more than a spot in the guitar chair with Beck, Clapton and Page.
‘The next one will be much more guitar-driven’: Kiss’ Paul Stanley eyes solo follow up to Live to Win
Stanley actually toured his most recent solo album with the house band from CBS’s ‘Rock Star.’
‘Looking back …’: Nick Mason on the conflict, glory and charitable intent of Pink Floyd
The only member to have played on every Floyd release, Mason has no regrets.
Something Else! sneak peek: Blue Mother Tupelo, “Meet Me Down River” (2014)
Direct, pure and oh so soulful, ‘Only Sunshine’ is another handmade treat.
‘He is scary good’: Everyone praises Joe Bonamassa, but who does Joe listen to?
Find out who Joe says is “pound for pound the best guitar player in the world today.”
‘That’s the guy who plays guitar with his teeth!’: How Jimi Hendrix ended up opening for the Monkees
Micky Dolenz remembers the moment one of rock’s craziest ideas was hatched.
Bill Champlin revisits lost 1980s Chicago track “Sweet Marie” with TOBB
This leftover from the sessions for Chicago 17 has been reborn.
Something Else! sneak peek: Eric Clapton, “Call Me The Breeze” (2014)
There was always a stillness at the center of J.J. Cale’s work, and Clapton captures it once more.
