Ed Ward

Rock historian Ed Ward comments on the burgeoning rock scene in Austin, Texas during the 1980s.

In memory of the late, great R&B singer, rock historian Ed Ward gives us a guided tour of a famous Ray Charles studio rehearsal tape, circa 1953.

Rock historian Ed Ward talks about some of the soul music that came out of the Vietnam war.

Rock historian Ed Ward remembers Dimension Records, which showcased the demos of such songwriters as Gerry Goffin and Carole King.

Rock historian Ed Ward looks at the early days of the Neon Boys who became the band Television. The "lost" third album by Television has just come out on CD — a 25-year old live broadcast, and their first two albums have just been remastered.

Rock historian Ed Ward tells us about the East LA band from the '60s, The Midniters.

Rock historian Ed Ward talks about the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, a crazy, influential ensemble that reached its apex of popularity in swinging '60s London.

Rock historian Ed Ward remembers Money records, the imitation Motown label of the 60s.

Rock historian Ed Ward tells us about the Richmond Sessions music recorded in Richmond, Virginia in the 1920s, just as recording was getting off the ground.

Rock Historian Ed Ward on the formation of the Velvet Underground. This review first aired December 7, 1995.