Jim Allen

The Day Buffalo Springfield Played Their First Show
It all started in a little room, with zero hoopla, and an unprecedented amount of talent.

10 Great Classic Rock Merle Haggard Covers
The late Merle Haggard's songs found a home in some famous rock 'n' roll hearts.

How Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young Pulled Together on ‘4 Way Street’
Seldom in rock history have four guys who seemingly couldn’t stand each other sounded so good together.

How the Grateful Dead Reached Back to Their Roots on ‘Reckoning’
This was an opportunity to show the world beyond their faithful legions exactly what the band’s acoustic side was all about.

Tony Levin Talks Stick Men, King Crimson and More: Exclusive Interview
On both the bass and the Chapman Stick, Tony Levin has become famous for bringing the bottom end into the spotlight.

How the Allman Brothers Band’s ‘At Fillmore East’ Changed Everything
The group understood their talents well enough by 1971 to determine that their next album should be a live recording.

How the Beatles Got Ready for Prime Time at the Cavern Club
Before they became famous, the Beatles played Liverpool's Cavern Club nearly 300 times.

How Keith Emerson Changed the World
The Hendrix of the Hammond pioneered prog and became rock's first real keyboard king.

Revisiting the Day Robert Plant Debuted the Honeydrippers
His initial edition of this band wasn't the all-star outfit that produced a throwback hit 1984 album.