Rebecca Day

One of rock and roll’s originators, to say Buddy Holly was a pioneering figure would be an understatement. We detail the singer, songwriter, and guitarist’s ingenious work, and show why Don McLean rightfully paid homage to Holly’s towering legacy with his oldie-but-goodie hit song, ‘American Pie’

Blazing out of upstate South Carolina, Marshall Tucker Band took southern rock to the next level, and with the smooth playing style of guitarist and band leader Toy Caldwell in the original lineup, they released some of the subgenre’s most defining hits

Affectionately called Lady Day by her fellow musician-friends, Billie Holiday is one of the 20th century’s signature voices. She commanded the mic and bravely bared her soul for audiences while reimagining the vocalist’s role at the helm, steering the band with each swinging, jazzy note effortlessly communicated to awe-struck listeners

What do you get when you combine bold Texas twang with swagger-fueled blues rock? You get ZZ Top, an unrivaled, no-holds-barred rock and roll firebrand

They might have formed in California, but the boys of CCR sure sounded like they were born on the bayou when they spent just a few short years from 1969-1971 releasing “swamp rock” gold resulting in consecutive top hits

Ranked by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the greatest guitarists ever, head down south with us to Mississippi as we highlight the sweeping delta music and boogie-inspired rhythms of key blues musician, John Lee Hooker

Considered to be a guitar god in a post-guitar god musical landscape, this breathy-voiced songwriting machine has kept women and men clamoring for his records since his debut in 2001. Uncover the mystique of Mayer’s allure with us as we dive into his long line of smash hits

A pioneering force to be reckoned with, without Johnny Cash’s influence on the genre, country music wouldn’t be the powerhouse it is today. From legendary songs about jail time to love songs penned for his sweetheart June Carter, read on as we unravel the mysterious outlaw figure known as “The Man in Black”