Jason & The Scorchers “Absolutely Sweet Marie”
Jason & The Scorchers influenced scores of future bands by blazing an alt-country trail. And they started it all by covering Bob Dylan.... Read More
Bo Diddley Beat Playlist
Bo Diddley created his own beat, and for over six decades just about everyone has been marching to it.... Read More
Eric Clapton “This Has Gotta Stop”
Eric Clapton is one of rock's most revered figures ever, a living legend and a 3-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. But he's also overrated.... Read More
Little Richard “Keep A-Knockin’”
"The architect of Rock and Roll," Little Richard was arguably the most influential person in rock history.... Read More
Preservation Hall Jazz Band “Georgia On My Mind”
Even without Jazzfest, again, there's still the unmistakable New Orleans vibe. Sit back and drink it in.... Read More
Stevie Ray Vaughan “Superstition”
A worthy Superstition to follow for Friday the 13th: Stevie (Ray Vaughan) and Stevie (Wonder)... Read More
Buddy Guy “Damn Right I Got The Blues”
Buddy Guy, at 85, is the last man standing. And you're damn right he's still got the blues.... Read More
Dumpstaphunk “United Nations Stomp”
Dumpstaphunk is the next-generation funk band we need right now. And when it comes to what makes a funk band funky, they've got twice as much as anyone else... Read More
Bruce Springsteen “Mary’s Place”
Whether Mary's dress waves or sways to open Thunder Road, a character named Mary recurs with peculiar frequency in Bruce Springsteen's songs... Read More
Tommy James & The Shondells “Crimson and Clover”
On Crimson and Clover, psychedelic hitmakers Tommy James & The Shondells made trailblazing use of the "tremolo effect"...on a whim.... Read More