Rock

Rock historian Ed Ward tells us about surf music. The genre's had a resurgence, in part because of it's use in Quentin Tarantino's film "Pulp Fiction."

An in-studio concert and interview with singer/songwriter, guitarist Richard Thompson. He first became known for his work with "Fairport Convention." He's since gone solo and is known for his dark songs which blend elements of British folk ballads and the blues.

Rock Critic Ken Tucker reviews one of his favorite albums of the year, "Odelay" by Beck. Tucker says it took him repeated listens to truly appreciate the artist's craft.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the new, sprawling album by the artist formerly known as Prince, called "Emancipation."

Rock historian Ed Ward tells us about bass player Carol Kaye, who he says, in the early 1960s, "virtually invented electric bass playing."

Laura Joplin is the younger sister of the rock legend Janis Joplin. Her new book, "Love XX Janis," was inspired by a bundle of letters Laura found of her sister's. This is the first time the letters are published. Laura is six years younger than Janis, and was 21 when Janis died. There's a new episode of the VH1 documentary series "Legends" about Janis Joplin, in which Laura reads some of the letters of her sister.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews "Recovering the Satellites" (Geffen), the new album by the San Francisco band Counting Crows.

Milo Miles reviews the new CD by Jaguars. Their album is called "El Equilibrio De Los Jaguares."

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews "Black Eye," the debut album by the new English punk band Fluffy.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews "First Band on the Moon" by the Cardigans, an alternative rock band with dark undertones beneath their airy pop.