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 reviews "On Broadway" (Britain's Westside label) a new collection of lesser-known pop treasures that came out of the Brill Building in the 1950s.

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles Hadda Brooks.

Rock historian Ed Ward reviews "The Bootleg Series Vol. 4: Bob Dylan Live 1966: The 'Royal Albert Hall' Concert" (Columbia). The series documents his controversial world tour when he plugged in his electric guitar. The Royal Albert Hall concert took place in Manchester, England.

Rock historian Ed Ward remembers Arthur Alexander.

Rock historian Ed Ward considers the career of Dusty Springfield, and her landmark album, "Dusty in Memphis" the 1969 album which is being re-released in April by Rhino Records, along with a collection of tracks recorded in London.

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