Ed Ward

Rock historian Ed Ward goes back 20 years, to 1972.

Rock historian Ed Ward continues his look at the last four decades in rock. Today he turns the clock back to 1962.

Rock critic Ed Ward, in honor of Elvis' birthday, looks into the rhythm and blues roots of his music.

Rock historian Ed Ward begins a series of pieces on rock 10, 20, 30, and 40 years ago. Today, he goes back to 1952, and the early days of rock and roll.

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles the Isley Brothers.

In honor of Thanksgiving, rock historian Ed Ward carves up some rock and roll turkeys.

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles Skip James, a great bluesman of the 30s who vanished from the scene, then reappeared 30 years later.

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles the 60s San Francisco band, "Quicksilver Messenger Service."

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles the songwriting team of Don Harris and Dewey Terry. They worked at Los Angeles' Specialty Records, where Little Richard also recorded, and gave the studio some of its biggest hits.

Rock historian Ed Ward looks at some of the bands that have changed their identities, and names, along the way, including: the Gladiolas/Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs, James Brown, and the Primettes/Supremes.