How Guitar God Bert Jansch Got Burned
Bert Jansch is the best guitarist you’ve never heard of. His influence on Jimmy Page, Paul Simon and Neil Young was profound.
Playing Hits, Making Hits and Back Again: Rock Deejays
One thing all rock stars share is a love for radio. Many have taken on the deejay role at some point in their career.
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.
Chess Records: Phil, Lenny, & Stolen Loot
Rock fans can thank Chess Records for exposing future groups to American blues artists. But then, there are iffy questions about money.
“You’re Out! No, You’re Back IN the Band!”
Volatility in rock bands makes for exciting music, but miserable times. Here are some groups who got fed up, but later worked things out.