Arts Oct 18 Posthumous Chuck Berry live album to be released in December By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
World Aug 24 Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at age 80 Charlie Watts, the self-effacing and unshakeable Rolling Stones drummer who helped anchor one of rock's greatest rhythms sections and used his "day job" to support his enduring love of jazz, has died, according to his publicist. By Associated Press
Arts Dec 06 Watch 5:28 ‘Path is the key:’ The Doors’ drummer on what lights his fire 50 years ago this month, The Doors played its final show in New Orleans. For the band's drummer, John Densmore, the ensuing years have been a continued artistic exploration - one that has included music, but also an examination into… By Christopher Booker
Arts Aug 16 Watch 7:11 What Woodstock taught us about protest in a time of polarization It’s been 50 years since Woodstock made music history. The groundbreaking festival is seen today as a nexus of freedom, drugs and rock and roll -- and as a defining symbol of 1960s counter-culture, idealism and anti-war sentiment. Jeffrey Brown… By Jeffrey Brown, Courtney Norris
Arts Aug 23 Ed King, former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist and songwriter, dies at age 68 "Ed was our brother, and a great songwriter and guitar player," said Gary Rossington, a founding member of the band. "I know he will be reunited with the rest of the boys in Rock and Roll Heaven."… By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press
Oct 03 Watch 2:41 Remembering Tom Petty, a rock legend who connected By PBS NewsHour Rock legend Tom Petty died at the age of 66 late Monday. Emerging in the late ‘70s, he and his band the Heartbreakers became a major fixture in rock ‘n’ roll with catchy songs like “Free Fallin’” that bridged both… Continue watching
Jun 06 Only U.S. reporter to tour with the Fab Four recalls the days of ‘Beatlemania’ By Lora Strum Journalist Larry Kane talks about his experience covering the Beatles' whirlwind U.S. tour and how the band came to define its generation. Continue reading
May 28 A brother’s death brought ’emotional challenge’ and pain to Gregg Allman’s life of music By Michael D. Regan "He was the survivor when so many had fallen and I think there was some survivor’s guilt that came with that. I think there was some sense of purpose that came with that."… Continue reading
Dec 20 Watch 40:26 Watch: Bruce Springsteen, our complete interview By PBS NewsHour Bruce Springsteen sat down with PBS NewsHour's Jeffrey Brown for a wide-ranging, 40-minute interview about his memoir, his approach to songwriting and how he now reflects back on his early life. Continue watching
Oct 29 Watch After many regenerations, the Allman Brothers Band goes out on a high note By PBS NewsHour One of the most legendary bands in rock ‘n’ roll took the stage for the last time Tuesday. Founded by Gregg Allman and his late brother Duane, the Allman Brothers Band has been synonymous with Southern rock and musicianship since… Continue watching