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Soul Serenade: Steve Cropper, “Dedicated – A Salute to the 5 Royales”

Ken Shane August 18, 2011 1

Lowman Pauling and the 5 Royales were a seminal influence on the young Steve Cropper. The legendary guitarist pays tribute to the group on a fine new album

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Basement Songs: K-Tel’s “High Voltage”

Scott Malchus July 2, 2010 19

Danger! Scott Malchus has been struck by HIGH VOLTAGE in this week's Basement Songs column!

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Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 57

Dave Steed June 24, 2009 53

It's week 57 of Bottom Feeders, and Dave Steed is still going strong. He's reached the letter M in his journey through the ass end of Billboard's Hot 100 of the '80s, which can

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CHART ATTACK!: 2/14/81

Jason Hare February 13, 2009 19

Howdy, everybody!  Happy Friday and welcome back to another edition of CHART ATTACK! This week’s mix is relatively eclectic, yet — as was often the case in the early ’80s — completely inoffensive.  And

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