Author: Margot

Nothing is more keenly felt than your emotions, and nothing portrays it more keenly than in song.

Looking at the life and impact of Blues legend Otis Rush

Psychedelic Rock never went away and in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. It got to have its moment in the sun again

What exactly is psychedelic rock? Flower power? Perhaps. Staying power? Absolutely.

Philly Soul bridged Motown and funk, and influenced a nation.

The bests guest stars lend a little help to a friend

How a primitive tool became part of the drum kit

It’s credited with being the birthplace of the Blues, giving rise to the early Delta bluesmen Charley Patton, Son House (pictured) and more

Music 101 looks at Detroit’s hard rocking history

The history, the highways, byways, routes, and allure of the American road

On this week’s Music 101, odd opening band choices, like when Miles opened for The Dead (pictured, the tour poster)