Rock

Rock historian Ed Ward reflects on the Beatles' original bass player, Stu Stutcliff, who died of a brain tumor in 1962.

Rock historian Ed Ward takes a look at the influence of saxophonist Louis Jordan, who laid the groundwork for rocking Black artists of the 1950s like Chuck Berry.

Ken Tucker looks back at the career of the Irish rock band, who wrote brash songs about girls and boyhood. The Ryko label has recently reissued several of their album.

Rock historian Ed Ward pays tribute to Otis Redding.

World music commentator Milo Miles on the rebirth of rock and roll -- in Mexico.

Ed Ward on saxophone solos.

Rock historian Ed Ward discusses a record collection that "changed his life," "The Anthology of American Folk Music."

Rock critic Ed Ward on the enduring legacy of British rock group Roxy Music.

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles the blues man and master guitarist, who would have celebrated his 100th or 101st birthday this month.

Rock critic Ed Ward remembers the year that popular music began to diversify -- and made its way to television screens.