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
When the Who First Went High Concept on ‘The Who Sell Out’
One of the most experimental hard rock groups of the '60s and '70s was still rapidly evolving.
How Somebody Stole Gram Parsons’ Body, and Got Away With It
The former Byrds member died from a massive overdose of morphine and alcohol.
Why Queen Scaled Things Back on ‘News of the World’
This LP heralded a radical shift in direction, while launching two of the most important songs of their career.
How Meat Loaf Finally Became a Star With ‘Bat Out of Hell’
He was a little-known singer with an appearance in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' to his credit before this.
The Day Led Zeppelin Became Movie Stars
Their shows were a rock 'n' roll celebration of equal parts spectacle, music and delirious over-the-top excess.
The Day Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Plane Crashed
They'd already established themselves as one of the most successful rock bands of the '70s.
The Day Creedence Clearwater Revival Broke Up
Few groups have produced so much important work in such a short period of time.
Revisiting John Bonham’s Intimate Memorial Service
Generally regarded as one of the loudest rock drummers, the Led Zeppelin standout's funeral was anything but.
The Day Metallica Bassist Cliff Burton Died in a Bus Accident
Metallica were on top of the metal world in 1986. But the band's year ended with a crushing blow after bassist Cliff Burton died in a bus accident while touring overseas.
How Black Sabbath Managed to Release ‘Vol. 4′ Amid Problems
They were reaching beyond the band's heavy musical roots by the time they recorded this fourth album.