Ed Ward

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles Rufus Thomas.

Rock historian Ed Ward on the blues music that influenced The Rolling Stones. (REBROADCAST FROM 7/26/88)

Rock historian Ed Ward has part II of his look at Excello records. A Nashville based blues studio that between 1952 and 1975 released hundreds of records that influenced performers from Elvis Presley to the Rolling Stones.

Rock historian Ed Ward remembers the blues label Excello.

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles Hadda Brooks.

Rock historian Ed Ward remembers Arthur Alexander.

Rock historian Ed Ward tells us about the great lost British band, the Soft Boys.

Rock historian Ed Ward remembers the record label, Red bird, founded by songwriters and producers Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Their hits included "Chapel of Love," and "Leader of the Pack."

Rock historian Ed Ward looks back on the career of songwriter Bert Berns.

Rock historian Ed Ward continues his series on how country music was influenced by black and white music traditions.