Stories of Rock

Elvis Presley was at a career high when he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1958 and shipped off to Friedberg, Germany.

The strong melody and evocative lyrics of "California Dreamin'" epitomized 1966 folk rock.

In a few stark, eloquent verses, Edwin Fletcher sketched out the city that the hip-hop kids came home to when the clubs and the block parties were over.

Otis Redding’s life and music embodied the essence of soul. He was a self-professed country boy from Macon, Georgia, and he had it all: a big, gravelly voice, an immense gift for songwriting and a generous, hardworking disposition.

Several items from Sia's 2014 U.S. breakthrough hit, “Chandelier,” are now on display in Right Here, Right Now.

We preview our August 30 event with author Sara Marcus with an excerpt from her book, Girls to the Front: The True Story of the Riot Grrrl Revolution.

"I Walk The Line" shifted Johnny Cash's young country-music career into high gear in 1956.

A special interview with Brenton Dean in advance of the Holy White Hounds' Sonic Sessions concert on August 23.