Arts Jul 02 He wrote Elvis’ first hit, but Arthur Crudup barely got paid By Ben Finley, Associated Press
Arts Dec 14 Watch 7:24 Rush frontman Geddy Lee reflects on his music and life in a new memoir The Canadian band Rush achieved big success across 40 years, from the 70s into the 2000s, driven by musicianship and eclectic, lyrical content. After the death of drummer Neil Peart in 2020, singer and bass guitarist Geddy Lee stepped away… By Lisa Desjardins, Courtney Norris, Ethan Dodd
Arts May 24 Watch 2:50 Remembering Tina Turner’s extraordinary life and legendary career A legendary performer in the music industry has died. Tina Turner passed away Wednesday at her home in Switzerland at the age of 83. Stephanie Sy looks back on her life and career.
Arts May 03 Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson among artists inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Chaka Khan, "Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius and the late George Michael have all been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, with Kate Bush also finally reaching the top of that… By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
Arts Oct 18 Posthumous Chuck Berry live album to be released in December "Live From Blueberry Hill" is taken from performances recorded between July 2005 and January 2006 at Blueberry Hill café in St. Louis, one of Berry's favorite places to play. By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
Aug 24 Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at age 80 By Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Dec 06 Watch 5:28 ‘Path is the key:’ The Doors’ drummer on what lights his fire By Christopher Booker 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… Continue watching
Aug 16 Watch 7:11 What Woodstock taught us about protest in a time of polarization By Jeffrey Brown, Courtney Norris 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… Continue watching
Aug 23 Ed King, former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist and songwriter, dies at age 68 By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press "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."… Continue reading
Oct 03 Watch 2:41 Remembering Tom Petty, a rock legend who connected By PBS News Hour 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