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Feelin' AlrightL: How Dave Mason became a key collaborator with Jimi Hendrix, Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton, George Harrison and others.
As he announces his retirement, a look back at 60 years working with Jimi Hendrix, Traffic, Eric Clapton, George Harrison and countless others.
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B.B. King's Heavenly 100th. A Personal History and Musical Appreciation
Today is the 100th anniversary of B.B. King’s birth and I think September 16 would be a fine day for a national holiday.
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Never Forget! Pulitzer-winning 9/11 Journalism From My Household
"In New York's Commuter Suburbs It Is a Day of Worrying and Waiting" - The Wall Street Journal 9/12/01
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You Never Forget Your First Time. RIP Rick Davies of Supertramp
Supertramp's Breakfast in America tour was my first concert, the show that hooked me.
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RIP Sidney Smith, a real brother to the Brothers.
Paying homage to photographer Sidney Smith
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Warren Haynes on recording with Derek Trucks again and the final Allman Brothers Band album that never was.
As Tedeschi Trucks Band and Gov't Mule launch a tour together, an interview with Warren about working with Derek again and so much more.
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August 2025

The story of "Ramblin' Man," the Dickey Betts song that finally gave the Allman Brothers a hit single.
A Brothers and Sisters excerpt on the anniversary of Ramblin' Man's chart debut.
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Bonnie Raitt, Jimmie Vaughan reviewed. PLUS: A Bonnie interview.
Another night of elevated live music. Bonnie is a queen, Jimmie is a king. Plus - my 2022 WSJ profile of Bonnie.
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WATCH: Talking blues guitar, songwriting and gender identity with Joanne Shaw Taylor
She plays a Telecaster because of Albert Collins. That's enough for me, but check out our conversation and tune in to this articulate talent, who talks…
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So It Goes: Nick Lowe and the power of live performance
A fantastic night with Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets reminded me again of who I am and why I need great music.
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RIP Bobby Whitlock, who never stopped hating the Layla coda! Here's why. Our conversations about Duane Allman, Eric Clapton and Layla.
The news that Bobby Whitlock, Derek and the Dominos co-Founder and session player for George Harrison and others, had passed away at age 77 spurred me…
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10 Essential Robbie Robertson tracks
In tribute to the Band guitarist, who died 2 years ago, I enlisted Warren Haynes to help me pick the songs that defined Robertson's greatness.
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