Ed Ward

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.

Rock Historian Ed Ward reviews a 9-CD reissue from the old soul label Stax, the Memphis label that brought us Otis Redding, Carla Thomas, Sam and Dave, and Booker T and the MG's.

Ok, maybe it's unpatriotic, but Rock Historian Ed Ward hates barbecues. It's not the food he minds -- he just doesn't like eating outside.

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles Blind Willie Johnson, an itinerant gospel singer who traveled the South between the 20s and the 40s. Unlike many of his peers, Johnson was a master guitarist.

Rock historian Ed Ward tells the story of "Sally Go Round the Roses," a strange, enigmatic song that was a hit in 1963, recorded by The Jaynetts.

Rock and roll historian Ed Ward plays some of the many 1960s artists who tried to cash in on the Bob Dylan sound.

Rock historian Ed Ward remembers West Texas rocker Buddy Knox, who had a couple of hits in the 1950s like "Party Doll," and "Hoola Love."