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
Stevie Ray Vaughan “Superstition”
A worthy Superstition to follow for Friday the 13th: Stevie (Ray Vaughan) and Stevie (Wonder)... 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
Dennis Wilson: The One True Beach Boy
From California surfin' to Charles Manson, Dennis Wilson's life was one of edgy contradictions. What he was, though, was the one true Beach Boy.... Read More
The Donnas “Take It Off” (2002)
A ripsnorting tune I can relish over and over, just like the ridiculous movie "Dodgeball" in which it memorably appeared.... Read More
Fleet Foxes “Helplessness Blues” (2011)
Ten years ago Fleet Foxes released Helplessness Blues. Making the record was torturous and ultimately destroyed leader Robin Pecknold's long-term relationship. The result was so beautiful even his ex could see it was worth it.... Read More
Eagles “Those Shoes” (1979)
A familiar looking pair of shoes led to an unfamiliar office fiasco.
"Oh no you can't do that, once you started wearin' those shoes."... Read More