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
‘Fastest Woman on Four Wheels’ Jessi Combs Dies in ‘Horrifying’ Car Crash
She was trying to break her own land speed record.
Little Big Town Stun ‘CMA Fest’ Broadcast With ‘The Daughters’ Performance [Watch]
It was one of the standout performances of the night.
Luke Bryan to Perform National Anthem at 2017 Super Bowl
Luke Bryan has been asked to perform the National Anthem at the upcoming 2017 Super Bowl.
How Quiet Riot’s ‘Metal Health’ Brought Metal to the Mainstream
Quiet Riot were the first heavy metal group to capture the top spot on the 'Billboard' Top 200 Albums chart.
How Paul McCartney Entered the ’90s With ‘Off the Ground’
Paul McCartney's solo albums can be hit-and-miss, to put it diplomatically.
The Day Neil Young Played His First Professional Gig
Neil Young has enjoyed one of the most influential careers of any contemporary musician.
When Kenney Jones Joined the Who
Kenney Jones was already highly regarded when he got the unexpected opportunity of a lifetime.
Revisiting 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.
Revisiting 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.
When Ozzy Osbourne Revisited His Black Sabbath Past on ‘Speak of the Devil’
Ozzy Osbourne was in a terrible spot at the end of 1982, but he somehow managed to pull it together and release 'Speak of the Devil' on Nov. 27, 1982.
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 Day Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Plane Crashed
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.