Jimi Hendrix
Death Of The 60s: The Dream Was Over, But The Music Lives On
The summer of 1969 saw the world united in hope, but by the end of the year, the death of the 60s dream left the world asking: What's next?
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In-Depth3 weeks agoWoodstock And Beyond: How the Modern Music Festival Came To Be
While we wait for better times to return to festivals around the world, it’s worth taking a look at how modern music festivals came to be.
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In-Depth3 weeks ago
So What Is Psychedelic Rock?
Dismissed as another momentary fad, pretty much dead in the water by mid-1968, the influence of psychedelic rock runs long and deep.
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News3 weeks ago
The Coda Collection Partners With United Airlines To Show Hendrix, Lennon, Dylan Docs And More
The new partnership offers in-flight passengers complimentary access to a curated selection of acclaimed music films.
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In-Depth4 weeks ago
Pop Music: The World’s Most Important Art Form
Many people mistake pop music as disposable. But from the blues to The Beatles, some of the most important artistic statements have been wrapped up in the world’s most popular songs.
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News4 weeks agoGroundbreaking Singer, Writer, Slide Guitarist Ellen McIlwaine Dies At 75
McIlwaine played with a little-known Jimi Hendrix before becoming a notable artist in her own right.
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Features1 month ago
Tragic Magic: In Appreciation Of Chris Wood, Traffic Co-Founder And More
His talents as a flute, saxophone and keyboard player, and sometime writer, were also much employed in numerous other settings.
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Features1 month ago
Monterey Pop Festival: The Epitome Of The Summer of Love
The Monterey Pop Festival was the epitome of the Summer Of Love. A festival at which reputations were made and there was nothing but peace and love.
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Features1 month ago
‘Closer To Home’: The Grand Funk Album That Invaded Times Square
'Closer To Home' was released in June 1970, and the trio prepared to hit the American album Top 10 for the first time.
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In-Depth1 month ago
Up From The Underground: New York’s Summer Of Love
The music of the Summer of Love in New York reflected the numerous communities already making noise in the city.
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News1 month ago
Tedeschi Trucks Band And Trey Anastasio Cover Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Little Wing’
The song will be on the TTB album 'Layla Revisited (Live at LOCKN'),' to be released via Bandcamp on July 16.
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Features1 month ago
Best Howlin’ Wolf Songs: 20 Essential Blues Classics
One of the finest artists on the illustrious Chess label, Howlin’ Wolf shaped the blues, as this playlist of 20 of the best Howlin’ Wolf songs makes clear.
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Features2 months ago
The Improbable Beatle Battle: ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Vs. ‘The Sound Of Music’
It was an incongruous head-to-head chart contest that continued in the UK for months.
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News2 months ago
Watch Slash & Phil Collen Cover Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Fire’ For Beastly Ball Fundraiser
The two classic rock stars were joined for Stone Temple Pilots' Robert DeLeo and drummer Forrest Robinson for the performance.
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Features2 months ago
Grander Than Ever: Grand Funk Outdo The Beatles At Shea Stadium
In June 1971, even media types who had never liked GFR's populist hard rock style had to concede that they'd become one of the biggest bands of their generation.
