Listen first, then we’ll talk… Now what if I told you “Rumble” by Link Wray and His Ray Men was released in 1958, before distortion became the sonic texture of […]

I love the Eagles.  They are terribly underrated and often left out of discussions about great classic rock bands. They had everything going for them: strong vocal harmonies, killer guitar […]

Wow, this song brings back memories. Music is so compelling because it can shift your emotional center from its current position, whatever that may be, to something totally different. Music […]

“Reelin’ In The Years,” by Steely Dan is one of my all-time favorite tunes. It has great lyrics, excellent musicianship and incredible lead guitar work. Steely Dan, led by keyboardist […]

The Subdudes are a bit of a throwback. A group of older gentleman that grew up in the 60’s when America was at war with Communism and the words “love” […]

David Gilmour, the lead guitarist for Pink Floyd, is often known for his minimalist approach to soloing. Although it is true that Gilmour‘s picking hand isn’t doing a lot during […]

Led Zeppelin has dozens of great tunes, which makes them a well-spring of blues-rock inspiration. No song captures their blues heritage more than “Traveling Riverside Blues.” “Traveling Riverside Blues” was […]

If you asked most people what they know about Natalie Merchant’s hit song “Wonder” from Tigerlily, released in 1995, I bet few would mention the guitar. Most would talk about […]

Kerosene Hat is the only Cracker album that I own. I’m surprised I don’t own more, considering how great every tune is on the album. Kerosene Hat includes Cracker’s best […]

If I were to make a top ten list of my favorite songs right now, this song would be on it. This song was on it ten years ago and […]