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
The History of Kenney Jones’ Time With the Who
Kenney Jones was already highly regarded in the British rock scene by the end of 1978, when he got the unexpected opportunity of a lifetime.
The Story of Jim Morrison’s Disastrous Last Doors Show
Jim Morrison was already in a headlong downward spiral by the time he performed his final show with the Doors.
The Story of the Rolling Stones’ Altamont Speedway Concert
A murder at a Rolling Stones concert effectively brought the peace-and-love ethos of the '60s to a jarring end.
The Story of How Ozzy Osbourne Revisited His Black Sabbath Past on ‘Speak of the Devil’
After Randy Rhoads' death, Qzzy Osbourne released 'Speak of the Devil,' a live album of Black Sabbath songs.
The Story of ‘Bat Out of Hell’ and Meat Loaf’s Rise to Stardom
Meat Loaf's out-of-nowhere blockbuster, 'Bat Out of Hell,' was released in October 1977.
The History of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Tragic Plane Crash
Lynyrd Skynyrd had established themselves as one of the most successful rock bands of the '70s by the time they released 'Street Survivors' in October 1977.
The Ugly Breakup of Creedence Clearwater Revival
Creedence Clearwater Revival announced their split on Oct. 16, 1972.
29 Years Ago: Metallica Bassist Cliff Burton Dies 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.
48 Years Ago: The Doors Banned From ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’
It was a clash of mainstream culture vs. the counterculture when the Doors were booked to appear on the Ed Sullivan Show on Sept. 17, 1967.
37 Years Ago: AC/DC’s ‘Powerage’ Album Released
'Powerage,' which was released on May 25, 1978, proved to be transitional between AC/DC's first albums and the hits that would soon follow.
28 Years Ago: David Bowie Launches ‘Glass Spider’ Tour
David Bowie launched the 'Glass Spider' tour on May 15, 1987.
40 Years Ago: Alice Cooper Launches ‘Welcome to My Nightmare’ Tour
Alice Cooper launched his 'Welcome to My Nightmare' tour in May 1975.