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.

Underrated Styx: The Most Overlooked Song From Each Album

You know their hits, but what about these deep tracks?

Dennis DeYoung Offers Wistful Memories of Paradise With Nashville ‘Music of Styx’ Show

It was a night of very special memories for Styx fans in Nashville.

Top 10 Eddie Van Halen Guitar Solos

Guitar wunderkind was undoubtedly one of the most important rock musicians of the late 20th century.

When Kenney Jones Joined the Who

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

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.

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

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.

Why the Doors Got Banned From ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’

It was a clash of mainstream culture vs. the counterculture.