Ed Ward

Together, brothers Brian and Eddie Holland, along with Lamont Dozier, wrote dozens of hits for the Detroit label. They worked with other record companies in the 1970s, but, says rock historian Ed Ward, they never their earlier success with Motown.

Rock historian Ed Ward says that, in order for rock and roll to survive, listeners must be wary of critics who exaggerate and sensationalize the past in order to sell books.

Rock historian Ed Ward says that, despite their rebellious spirit, rock musicians have long been recording Christmas songs. He emembers some classic and oddball examples.