Sterling Whitaker

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.

Chris Janson Shares Details of Terrifying House Fire: ‘I’m Just Grateful to Be Alive’ [Pictures]

He credits God for saving him and his family.

How Quiet Riot’s ‘Metal Health’ Brought Metal to the Mainstream

They were the first heavy-metal group to capture the top spot on the 'Billboard' Top 200 Albums chart.

How Paul McCartney Stumbled Into the ’90s With ‘Off the Ground’

His solo albums can be hit-and-miss, to put it diplomatically. This one missed.

The Day Neil Young Played His First Professional Gig

He's enjoyed one of music's most influential careers, but the beginning wasn't nearly so glorious.

When Kenney Jones Joined the Who

The veteran drummer was already highly regarded when he got the unexpected opportunity of a lifetime.

The History of the Who’s First Breakup

Pete Townshend announced that he was leaving the Who on Dec. 16, 1983.

Revisiting Jim Morrison’s Disastrous Last Doors Show

The singer was already in a headlong downward spiral by the time he performed this final show.

55 Years Ago: Tragedy at the Rolling Stones’ Altamont Concert

A murder at this show effectively brought the peace-and-love ethos of the '60s to a jarring end.