When I reported on Crazy Heart in 2008, the film was affiliated with the CMT network, yet drew my interest with a cast that included Jeff Bridges , Maggie Gyllenhaal , and Robert Duval . Read More
They could be difficult listening at times, even for their most ardent fans, but their most unhinged moments are made listenable by the joy and sense of discovery that are evident in every one of the records. Read More
Members of the Clash, the Foo Fighters and the MC5 have united on stage to support a campaign to teach prisoners how to play guitar. Read More
Marshall Crenshaw released his debut album in 1982, yet the music contained therein — a blend of 1950s rock 'n' roll and 1960s pop — evoked an earlier era. Read More
Billy Bragg and the supporters of his Jail Guitar Doors charity - which supplies musical instruments to those involved in prison rehab work -celebrate the debut screening of 'Breaking Rocks', Alan Miles's feature-length documentary on the project. Read More
A member of the legendary MC5, guitarist and proto-punk icon Wayne Kramer returned to prominence during the 1990s as a solo ... Read the full Wayne Kramer bio.