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.
Sterling Whitaker
California Country Bar Shooter Identified as Ian David Long
The shooter was reportedly a veteran with PTSD.
Mel Tillis Dead at 85
Mel Tillis, whose career spanned performing, songwriting, movies and television, has died after a long health battle.
Gregg Allman Dead at 69
Rock and Southern music legend Gregg Allman has died at the age of 69.
Merle Haggard Dead at 79
Merle Haggard has died after a series of recent health struggles. The legendary singer passed away on April 6, 2016, which was also his 79th birthday.
‘Seven Bridges Road’ Songwriter Steve Young Dead at 73
Steve Young, the songwriter and musician best known for writing "Seven Bridges Road," has passed away in Nashville. He was 73 years old.
How Quiet Riot’s ‘Metal Health’ Brought Metal to the Mainstream
They were the first heavy-metal group to capture the top spot on the 'Billboard' Top 200 Albums chart.
The Day Neil Young Played His First Professional Gig
He's enjoyed one of the most influential careers of any musician, but the beginning wasn't nearly so glorious.
When Kenney Jones Joined the Who
The veteran drummer was already highly regarded when he got the unexpected opportunity of a lifetime.
Revisiting the Rolling Stones’ Altamont Speedway Concert
A murder at this show effectively brought the peace-and-love ethos of the '60s to a jarring end.
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.