Why bassist Paul Samwell-Smith chose a short-scale Epiphone for his “rave-ups” with the Yardbirds

The blues-rock opener from the band’s 1966 debut album showcases a standout example of Samwell-Smith’s fluid, freewheeling ...

Beloved rocker’s death at 74 has fans praying: ‘One of the greatest guitar players ever’

Wayne Perkins may not be a name that all modern music fans know, but he had a big impact on rock music as well as blues and even reggae. Sadly, the guitar icon, who helped influence the likes of ...
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John Hollier & The Reverie Create Intriguing Dream Rock Sequence On Expansive ‘Rainmaker’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

John Hollier hails from Louisiana, and though there are hints of his roots in his sound, it is mostly easy-flowing Americana music.  After all, he and his ...

We speak to The Smiths’ producer Stephen Street and learn how their most beloved song came to be

There Is a Light That Never Goes Out remains one of The Smiths’ most heartbreaking songs - a near-perfect example of the ...