Sterling Whitaker

Sterling Whitaker is a Nashville-based musician and music journalist. He is the author of two books: 'Unsung Heroes of Rock Guitar' and 'The Grand Delusion: The Unauthorized True Story of Styx.' He has appeared as a guest on VH1, BBC Radio and radio all over North America. Whitaker is also very involved in animal rescue.

Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis Presley’s Daughter, Dead at 54

The news comes after she suffered a reported cardiac arrest on Thursday (Jan. 12).

Dolly Parton Among 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees

It's quite an unexpected honor for the country icon.

Recording Academy President/CEO Deborah Dugan Placed on Administrative Leave One Week Prior to 2020 Grammys

It comes in the wake of several years of turmoil.

How Quiet Riot’s ‘Metal Health’ Brought Metal to the Mainstream

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How Keith Emerson Injured His Hands in Concert

This trio was never really notable for their restraint.

How Paul McCartney Stumbled Into the ’90s With ‘Off the Ground’

His solo albums can be hit-and-miss, to put it diplomatically. This one missed.

Top 10 Eddie Van Halen Guitar Solos

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When Kenney Jones Joined the Who

The veteran drummer was already highly regarded when he got the unexpected opportunity of a lifetime.

Revisiting Jim Morrison’s Disastrous Last Doors Show

The singer was already in a headlong downward spiral by the time he performed this final show.

When Ozzy Osbourne Revisited His Black Sabbath Past on ‘Speak of the Devil’

Ozzy Osbourne was in a terrible spot at the end of 1982, but he somehow managed to pull it together and release 'Speak of the Devil' on Nov. 27, 1982.