Topic: Jimi Hendrix

Doc Watson, innovative guitarist and 'positive icon' for Appalachian region

Doc Watson, who passed on Tuesday, developed a signature style of guitar picking, elevating the instrument to frontline status and influencing guitarists of every genre.

American Idol takes on Queen: Will Hollie Cavanagh go home next? (+video)

American Idol featured the songs of Queen Wednesday. Hollie Cavanagh struggled, but rebounded with her second song. Will American Idol voters send her home?

Levon Helm: An appreciation

Levon Helm and The Band provided sweet relief in the 60s and 70s from the pummeling of British supergroups.

Legendary musician Earl Scruggs remembered for revolutionary banjo playing style

Earl Scruggs partnered with some of the greatest musicians in bluegrass and country music throughout his career to create indelible memories.

The most expensive items on Amazon

We went through each of Amazon's departments looking for the most expensive item. Here's what we found. 

Paul McCartney at Wrigley Field: Concert review

McCartney is on a barnstorming tour of five of North America’s top baseball stadiums this summer, an itinerary that may look sparse in a datebook but is ending up to be the most exhilarating performance run of his career.

Amy Winehouse album: the pluses and pitfalls of a posthumous release

Amy Winehouse fans have been hoping for a follow-up to her ‘Back in Black’ album. There are plenty of cautionary tales, as well as success stories, about how to do a posthumous release right.

Rock 'n' Roll: Nostalgic for the summer of 1971

One rock and roll lover reminisces about the songs a twelve year-old loved in 1971 as much as a man does in 2011.

Michael Jackson estate earns millions after artist's passing

Michael Jackson estate: The late artist was in substantial debt when he died in 2009, but the Michael Jackson estate has since earned $310 million and industry players expect the estate will continue to earn millions for years to come.

2011 Coretta Scott King Book awards: a look at the winners

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards recognize African American authors and illustrators of outstanding books for children and young adults. The following titles are aptly crafted to shed light on real issues even as they engage young literary minds.

Jimi Hendrix bandmate sues over '03 release

Jimi Hendrix and Lonnie Youngblood recorded several songs in 1969, one of which was included in a 2003 compilation.

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The Beastie Boys and the fine art of stock trading

The Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique was a masterpiece of sampling, which is a great way to unearth stock-trading ideas.

Could home recording doom professional music studios?

Inexpensive home recording equipment helps artists rise from outside the mainstream labels.

Young Israeli settlers go hippie? Far out, man!

Last week's annual 'End of Days' music festival highlights how a new – and militant – hilltop generation embraces the counterculture symbols of the 1960s American Left.

The Road To Woodstock

One of Woodstock’s creators looks back on the festival’s 40th anniversary.

In Michael Jackson's estate, more at stake than dollars

The pop star left $500 million in debt and plenty of assets, but his posthumous branding could ultimately determine his legacy.

Groups try musical chairs

Band-jumping leads to some bright, sometimes unorthodox, pairings.

The Music Teacher

A violinist with a stalled career tries to teach a gifted, troubled teen.

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Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

New vinyl to take for a spin, novelist Francine Prose at her best, a hundred hours of 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,' and more.

CD reviews: African rhythms for the head and feet

Orchestra Baobab, back together after 20 years; Toumani Diabate's new solo kora offering; the 'best of' Tabu Ley Rochereau; and more.

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Horizons: What's new in sci-tech

Wah-wah rings, an 'extinct' critter scurries back, and a mission to the sun.