Bo Diddley, Bo Diddley

by Tony Frye
Bo Diddley was a rock and roll pioneer. Called, by some, The Originator, he brought an aggression and raw earthiness to rock, building the bridge...

Fats Domino: Swingin' Rock and Roll

by Tony Frye
In the 1950's there were two types of rock and roll; Chuck Berry rock and Fats Domino rock. Chuck Berry was chunky, fast, aggressive, bluesey, and...

Is Jimi Hendrix Overrated?

by Tony Frye
This is a pretty loaded question, I know.  To ask if Jimi Hendrix is a guitar god is like asking if the Yankees have a shot at the world series;...

Don't Call Bob Dylan a Singer/Songwriter

A Brief Introduction to Tom Waits

by Tony Frye
Tom Waits is a unique figure in popular music.  People who know him love him and people who don't know him often have a misconception about him....

Elvis In His Prime

by Tony Frye
Regarded by many as the "King of Rock and Roll", a moniker he was not quick to adopt, it is indisputable the impact Elvis Presley has had on music....

George Harrison's Signature Sound Pt. 2

by Tony Frye
Kinky Time George Harrison's ability to tweak with conventional rock standards did not end at chord structures. George, very rarely, stayed in one...
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