Ed Ward

Rock historian Ed Ward begins his two-part series on the British punk band, “The Clash.”

Rock historian Ed Ward remembers the pioneering Bluegrass group of the 1950s Reno & Smiley and the Tennessee Cutups.

Rock historian Ed Ward tells us about the New Orleans Rock and Roll band, Huey “Piano” Smith and the Clowns.

Rock historian Ed Ward remembers the record label Gee which recorded of the New York vocal group sound of the 1950s.

Rock historian Ed Ward with part two of his look at Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band. There's a new anthology of their work, "Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band" (Warner archives/Rhino).

Rock historian Ed Ward takes a look at the early years of the band that was alternative 30 years ago, "Captain Beefhart and His Magic Band."

Rock historian Ed Ward on Sam Phillips and Sun Records.

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles Rufus Thomas.

Rock historian Ed Ward has part II of his look at Excello records. A Nashville based blues studio that between 1952 and 1975 released hundreds of records that influenced performers from Elvis Presley to the Rolling Stones.

Rock historian Ed Ward remembers the blues label Excello.