Ward, Ed, 1948-2021

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May 17, 1990

07:22

Blues Legend Sonny Boy Williamson.

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles blues harmonica player, Sonny Boy Williamson.

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May 8, 1990

06:55

An Unparallelled Document of Time and Talent.

Rock historian Ed Ward plays us some tracks from the "Million Dollar Quartet" sessions. It was an early 60s recording date at the Sun Studios in Memphis, featuring Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash.

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May 2, 1990

07:26

Little Richard, the Early Years: Speciality Records.

Rock historian Ed Ward concludes his two part look at the early days of singer Little Richard.

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Blues Legend Sonny Boy Williamson.

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Little Richard, the Early Years: Speciality Records.

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