By Todd Beebe Rickey Medlocke is a true artist for the people. As an original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and a founding member of Blackfoot, Medlocke has deep history in two iconic bands. I recently spoke with Rickey, just days before he was set to head off to Sao Paulo Brazil where Lynyrd Skynyrd kicks off a tour that will see them back on the road throughout 2026. We spoke about how incredible the Brazilian audiences are and how great it is to see the music touch fans worldwi

When it comes to living legends in the music business, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more qualified candidate than Randy Bachman. Starting with The Guess Who, Bachman and the band found huge success with a string of singles released in the 1960's.

By Todd Beebe Songwriting is an interesting art. Some people have a little knack for it, some people are great at it, and some long to be like Jimmy Webb. Jimmy seems to birth the tunes simply by being alive. He is one of the greatest songwriters of all time, and without a doubt, a walking inspiration. Jimmy Webb is best known for his numerous platinum-selling songs including "Up, Up and Away," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "Wichita Lineman," "Galveston," "The Worst That Co

Rendal Wall is a music man of the people. He started working at Gibson Guitar in 1960. During his 22 years with the company he designed priceless tools to help musicians create and perform their best.

Warren Haynes is a true modern day music legend. From his humble beginnings with country artist, David Allan Coe, Warren went on to play in The Dickey Betts Band. When the Allman Brothers Band reformed to celebrate their 20th anniversary in 1989, Betts asked Haynes to join him in the Allmans as the second guitar player. Warren recently released his solo album Million Voices Whisperwhich may be his finest work to date.

Anthony Moser: First things first man- you must be pretty excited about releasing [So Close To It]. BR- I am, I am. Actually, this is my...

Guy King is one of the foremost blues musicians playing today. Style, grace, skill and kindness only scratches the surface of what we love..

With twenty years of music behind her, I can’t wait for the decades ahead of Ivy Ford, the “Blues Kitten;” we, the audience, are in for a re

Aaron Porter: Let’s start with, the title of producer, it can feel a little vague to some who aren’t familiar with the industry, can you...

I first met Greg at 754 Wabash, or as many of you remember it, the original location of Buddy Guy’s Legends. I remember him starting off...

What can be said about someone so passionate about music that they essentially create a company for the sole purpose of promoting and...

A Discussion with Bettye Kelly and Barbra Marks BY: TODD BEEBE There are a select few artists whose names will be on “The Mount Rushmore...