Rock

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles the group Television, a band that helped launch the New York punk scene in the late-70s.

Rock historian Ed Ward plays songs by several top soul stars who got their start imitating Little Richard.

Rock Critic Ken Tucker reviews the new album from the dB's, entitled "The Sound of Music." This is their fourth album, but the first to attract attention in the U.S.

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles Roky Erickson and the Thirteenth Floor Elevators, a sixties group that put Texas on par with the psychedelic bands from California.

Fresh Air's rock historian Ed Ward discusses the roots of his own musical tastes.

Rock Critic Ken Tucker surveys his picks for the year's 10 best releases.

Rock Critic Ken Tucker continues his review of new recordings with a Christmas theme. His survey begins with the punk band The Ramones and ends with Prince.

Rock singer and songwriter Bryan Ferry. In the 1970s, he was the lead singer and principal songwriter for the British band Roxy Music, the band that also launched the career of Brian Eno.

Rock Critic Ken Tucker reviews "Rainbow," the new album by Dolly Parton.

Rock historian Ed Ward will discuss the making of Phil Spector's Christmas Album, one of the most successful records of its kind.