BLOW BY BLOW The Jeff Beck Story: The Definitive Biography of one of Rock’s Most Innovative—and Enigmatic—Guitarists

One of the most influential guitar players of the 20th Century and beyond. His invention of jazz-rock electric guitar playing in the 1960s, was revolutionary and spurred an entire fusion movement

Jeff Beck once called John McLaughlin "the best guitarist alive". This to me is a testament to the true greatness that John possesses in both his music compositions and playing.

Clarke’s musical collaborations have been shared with such giants as Jeff Beck, Stewart Copeland, Larry Carlton, Billy Cobham, Najee, Jean-Luc Ponty, Al Di Meola, Lenny White, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten, the late Chick Corea and legendary drummer Jack DeJohnette. He was Rolling Stone magazine’s first Jazzman of the Year and bassist winner of Playboy’s Music Award for ten years in a row.

Grammy award winner Al Di Meola is a fusion guitarist pioneer blending world music, rock and jazz. Having taking lessons from Larry Coryell at the ripe old age of 15 along with following Larry to various gigs in NYC prepared Al’s fusion journey to join the band Return to Forever.

Wilson, whose deep, dark contralto was one of the most distinctive voices in jazz, died on Wednesday in her hometown of Jackson, Miss.

The artist was a star performer in country music and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.

Gracie Abrams, one of today's biggest new singer-songwriters, has polarized critics with her confessional writing and A-list upbringing. Why do people care so much that she is taking up space?

Beginning Aug. 1, NPR Music will publish a week-long list of stories and podcast episodes exploring the legacy and future of the Grateful Dead. And we want to hear from you!

The singular singer's third album finds a message worthy of her instrument: Great romances are defined not by what you want, but by the act of wanting.