FEATURES SOUTHERN ROCK: The British Invasion brought the blues back to the US, and a small Canadian Invasion brought us southern rock. Born to Ronnie Hawkins, raised by Bob Dylan, … Read more

FEATURES JOHN HAMMOND: Man of the Moment. This veteran bluesman has made his own history, and helped make history for others (including Hendrix and Dylan)—to the benefit of us all. … Read more

FEATURES THE CARTER/CASH CLAN: You need a scorecard to keep the players straight. Writer Michael Anthony reveals the human side of this talented band of brothers… and sisters, mothers, fathers, … Read more

FEATURES GARAGE ROCK: E Street Band member, radio host and record label owner Little Steven Van Zandt discusses the past, present and future of the genre we call Garage, while … Read more

FEATURES CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’: Eureka! Whether from LA, SF or Bakersfield, California has let loose some of the most memorable American music in the last half century. Sex, drugs and rock … Read more

FEATURES STAX RECORDS: Soul on Vinyl. The legendary label’s heavenly highs produced incomparable music, but disquieting lows produced a padlocked door. Radio personality Richard Skelly’s spin on the past and … Read more

FEATURES JAMES BROWN: The Godfather of Soul: screamer, dancer, innovator, martinet and felon, but the man had depth that few were privileged to witness. Writer Kay Cordtz paints a portrait … Read more

FEATURES JAMBANDS: If you ever wanted to know where they learned their licks, here’s your answer. (Our proofreader wants to know where they learned punk.to.a.shun.) Improvisation, from Robert Johnson on … Read more

FEATURES TV BANDS: By at least one standard, these musicians are the country’s most popular bands. Does U2 play to five million fans five nights a week? These guys do. … Read more

FEATURES JERRY GARCIA: Take away his sex, drugs, and rock and roll, and what’s left? Quite a lot, actually. Some of Jerry’s old pals talk about their friend SUMMER MADNESS: … Read more