Ed Ward

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles the Isley Brothers.

In honor of Thanksgiving, rock historian Ed Ward carves up some rock and roll turkeys.

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles Skip James, a great bluesman of the 30s who vanished from the scene, then reappeared 30 years later.

Rock historian Ed Wardlooks 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 October 30, 1989).

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles the 60s San Francisco band, "Quicksilver Messenger Service."

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles the songwriting team of Don Harris and Dewey Terry. They worked at Los Angeles' Specialty Records, where Little Richard also recorded, and gave the studio some of its biggest hits.

Rock historian Ed Ward looks at some of the bands that have changed their identities, and names, along the way, including: the Gladiolas/Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs, James Brown, and the Primettes/Supremes.

Rock historian Ed Ward remembers the little known era of the show bands and groups like The Boogie Kings, The Triumphs, and The Uniques.

Rock and roll historian Ed Ward looks back at the Gold Star recording studio and the summer of 1958, when a 17-year-old Phil Spector wrote his first hit.

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles English disc jockey John Peel.