Ever wonder how the devil got all mixed up with rock and roll? What about the origin of “The 27 Club”? Why does Eric Clapton keep going on and on about “the […]
On Diffuser: The Roots of Indie – Robert Johnson
From the Stacks: Ike and Tina Turner – “Outta Season”
Before he was the most notorious spousal abuser in music history, Ike Turner held a legitimate claim to the invention of rock and roll.
Deep Cuts: Friend Songs
Jarod and I have been in touch over the years and we remain good friends. I haven’t talked to him in the last couple of years, but ours is one of those […]
Deep Cuts: Guitar Gods Who Aren’t
Rock guitar gods go all the way back to Robert Johnson. The list is well-worn and not worth repeating, but regardless of whether you lean toward bluesy legends or fierce shredders chances […]
30. Strewn With Time’s Dead Flowers
Andrew Gold passed away a couple of days ago. Cancer, age fifty-nine. Only fifteen years older than me. I don’t really know much about the guy other than two of his songs […]
Why It Matters 