Matt Wake
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Huntsville, AL, United States
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Rock isn’t dead: 15 rising rock bands and solo acts you should know
There’s still vibrant new rock & roll out there. You just have to look harder for it now → Read More
Old Crow Medicine Show talks ‘Wagon Wheel,’ Americana music, Grammys
'Trashing the motel room is amateur. I’d rather see someone talk to God with their instrument.' → Read More
Motel room where Alabama escapee, ex-jailer stayed now has a long waiting list
The two suspects stayed at this Motel 41 in Indiana, which now has its own fan base of would-be occupants. → Read More
Kurt Cobain’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ guitar sells for $4.5M
The auction raised money for mental health causes. → Read More
Ann Wilson talks new album, Heart, Led Zeppelin
The legendary rocker's upcoming solo album offers 'Fierce Bliss' → Read More
How this Southern rock legend’s daughter, son are keeping his music alive
As a baby, Melody Trucks would be asleep backstage in one of her father Butch Trucks’ road cases while he was onstage playing drums with the Allman Brothers Band. As a young child, Melody’s brother Vaylor Trucks appeared on the cover photo for the Allman Brothers’ only number-one album. That album, released in 1973 and containing the Southern rock anthem “Ramblin’ Man,” was titled “Brothers and… → Read More
Graham Nash talks new tour, his epic years with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Crosby, Stills & Nash singer also discusses archival releases, loud bands → Read More
Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson has a new band. Meet their talented singer
'I’ve never had that kind of inspiration working with another musician,' Lifeson says → Read More
This ’70s rock band and ‘Almost Famous’ inspiration rolls on
Marshall Tucker Band singer Doug Gray talks origins and 50th anniversary tour → Read More
Swampers drummer, Muscle Shoals Sound Studio cofounder Roger Hawkins has died
Hawkins played on hits by Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Bob Seger, many others → Read More
Swampers guitarist Jimmy Johnson has died
Johnson's recording legacy is as rich as they come. → Read More
Allman Brothers producer, Alabama native Johnny Sandlin dead at 72
Alabama Music Hall of Fame inductee also worked with Widespread Panic and other influential southern acts. → Read More
What restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day?
A few Alabama eateries will be open, serving items ranging from traditional Turkey Day faves to burgers to smoked salmon chowder. → Read More
Either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton will inherit a sweet White House vinyl collection
LPs include classic from Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones and Sex Pistols. → Read More
Dead musicians who would have been awesome on social media
But there's a good chance that if they'd lived to tweet about their pets or post food photos, these legends would lose some mystique. → Read More
Who all should be in the ultimate band of Alabama-born musicians?
The state's top rock, R&B and country talent makes for an interesting mix. → Read More
10 power-ballads more people would take seriously if Bob Dylan sang them
Tunes by Poison, Whitesnake and other glam-metal acts can easily be transformed into a Dylan-esque style. → Read More
'Led Zeppelin II' was released this week, 1969: Classic LP's tracks ranked worst to best
Album featured 'Whole Lotta Love,' 'Ramble On' and many other hard-rock classics. → Read More
'Almost famous' Alabama bands of the '90s, their untold stories: Secondhand Jive
Groove-oriented Tuscaloosa group became part of the Southeastern Conference college experience. → Read More
Stoned in Alabama: Stories from Rolling Stones concerts in the state, from '60s to '90s
The quintessential bad-boy rockers have performed in Birmingham, Auburn, Tuscaloosa and Mobile in the past. But, alas, nowhere in Alabama since 1994. → Read More