Ed Ward

Rock historian Ed Ward explores some of the lesser known music from the Vietnam War era.

Rock historian Ed Ward takes us behind the scenes of the Million Dollar Quartet session, which featured Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and others playing in the Sun Records studios in 1956.

Rock historian Ed Ward reflects on the Beatles' original bass player, Stu Stutcliff, who died of a brain tumor in 1962.

Rock historian Ed Ward takes a look at the influence of saxophonist Louis Jordan, who laid the groundwork for rocking Black artists of the 1950s like Chuck Berry.

Rock critic Ed Ward on the troubles of shopping in Berlin.

Rock Critic Ed Ward on encountering the hip new language in Berlin: English.

Rock historian Ed Ward pays tribute to Otis Redding.

Rock historian Ed Ward looks at rock's fascination with teen death and suicide, an influence that led to hits like "Teen Angel" and "Leader of the Pack." (Rebroadcast of 10/30/1989)

Ed Ward reviews some Tejano bands. (Rebroadcast of 9/27/1988)

Rock historian Ed Ward on Elvisettes. (Rebroadcast of March 6, 1989)