Eric Clapton: 7 of His Best Cover Songs
“Slowhand” has deep respect for the songs of both colleagues and blues masters. And he puts his own spin on them, as this list shows.
Vince Taylor: Inspiration to A Few, Forgotten by Many
Vince Taylor helped bring rockabilly to England. But his drug-fueled antics had a different impact on David Bowie, Van Morrison and more.
Lester Bangs and His Millenium Moment
Legendary, cantankerous critic Lester Bangs wrote some of the most insightful pieces on rock music. A new documentary invites a revisit of his work.
The Golden Age of the Novelty Song
Between Elvis’ induction into the Army and Beatlemania, there was a period where novelty songs reigned supreme. What was their particular appeal?
