Dion: rock and roll’s Wanderer is keeping the blues alive
The great Muddy Waters once said “The blues had a baby and they named it Rock and Roll!” No doubt when Rock and Roll first hit…
But It’s Lousy in Stereo: Exhaustive Rolling Stones Mono Reissue
For music fans who came of age during the digital era, stereo recording is perfectly acceptable, albeit accompanied by mixed feelings. While offering much more varied sonic dynamics (particularly…
Legendary Checkerboard Lounge Closed After LC Thuman’s Death
by Sam Cholke · DNAinfo Reporter This article was originally posted on DNAinfo Chicago HYDE PARK — The Checkerboard Lounge has permanently closed its doors after the…
Gone But Not Forgotten: Bo Diddley
The “Bo Diddley Beat” is a timeless style that has influenced everyone from Buddy Holly to the Clash. It’s driving, five beat rhythm has been borrowed,…
Interview: Dr. John
Photos by Dan Hack Sr. Listen to the audio from the interview! DH: You’re a six-time Grammy winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Louisiana…
Mick Taylor : A Stone’s Throw
British musicians have exposed the Blues to audiences for countless years. The Beatles, The Yardbirds. The Animals, The Stones. The list goes on and on. In…
Howlin’ Wolf Marries The Blues and Rock’n’roll on Shindig
Howlin’ Wolf Marries The Blues and Rock’n’roll on Shindig by Todd Beebe The Blues has become more widely visible in American culture over the last 20…
Paul Natkin: Decades of Exposure
With over 40 years of experience and over 4000 artists photographed, Paul Natkin has made photography a lifestyle. His photos have been on the cover of…