rock-n-roll

A new box set chronicles Elvis Presley's time in Grind City.

Ritchie Valens cared about two things above all else—his music and his family. Luis Valdez captured both brilliantly in his film, "La Bamba." TPR's Nathan Cone reviews a new Criterion Collection release of the 1987 classic.

The Stones' new album — their first in 18 years — features guests appearances by Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney, and offers at least one song that can stand among their very best.

NPR's Daniel Estrin talks to Emily Sieu Liebowitz and Laura Flam, the authors of But Will You Love Me Tomorrow. It's a collection of interviews of more than 100 members of girl groups in the 1960s.

A documentary traces Little Richard's life and career, from his gender-bending early days on America's Chitlin' Circuit of R&B clubs to his stardom as an early rock pioneer.

Both "Peggy Sue" and "That'll Be the Day" were co-written by Jerry Allison and Buddy Holly. The drummer for The Crickets died Monday, Aug. 22 at age 82.

Since when did rock 'n' roll become "white"? This is the question author Jack Hamilton tackles, looking at how rhythm and blues performers of the 1950s…

Youth Orchestras of San Antonio's classic albums live program continues Monday. Next in its sights: the Eagles' “Hotel California.”"We take a classic rock…

The rhythm-and-blues legend who became one of the progenitors of rock 'n' roll — and reportedly sold more than 65 million records along the way — died Tuesday.

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, turns out there's lots of rock-n-roll, plus a surprising bit of history. The Bullock Museum's Kate…