Ed Ward

Rock critic Ed Ward, in honor of Elvis' birthday, looks into the rhythm and blues roots of his music.

Rock historian Ed Ward begins a series of pieces on rock 10, 20, 30, and 40 years ago. Today, he goes back to 1952, and the early days of rock and roll.

There's been a flood of CD anthologies this year documenting the careers of many great early rock and rollers. Rock historian Ed Ward tells us what ones he likes best, and what ones would make the best Christmas presents.

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles the Isley Brothers.

Rock historian Ed Ward continues his look at the last four decades in rock. Today he turns the clock back to 1962.

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.