How a Collaboration Between Roky Erickson and Doug Sahm Became Part of the Blueprint for Punk Rock

Chapter one of the Austin Punk Chronicles concludes with two local legends setting the stage for a global music revolution

"...Erickson's live solo debut loomed at the grand opening of the Ritz on October 18, 1974 – the same..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Between Round Rock and a Hard Place

Northridge Acres can't find water, water anywhere.

"...in the water and sewer business hear that kind of stuff all the time. They laugh about it. The..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature by Walter Howerton Jr

Serious Rock & Roll Anthropology

An interview with SXSW honoree Penelope Spheeris

"...Right up front you knew that The Decline of Western Civilization was not a film that was going..."

March 9, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Rock Pile

"...should indulge in. Besides, Kennedy's sidetrack into his love of racing is a welcome respite...."

Dec. 4, 1998 Books Feature by Margaret Moser

Girls Rock Austin’s Ethos: I’m Not Sorry, I Rock

Trans and nonbinary-friendly camp gears up for Saturday show

"...When I asked the executive director of Girls Rock Austin (GRA) to describe the local arts..."

June 9, 2023 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Day Trips: Rock Art

If these walls could talk

"...Pictographs left on the walls of rock shelters by prehistoric and historic people are some..."

Sept. 6, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro: I Love Rock & Roll

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame needs to stay home

"...Shreveport, La., would like you to think of it as the birthplace of rockabilly...."

Dec. 2, 2011 Music Column by Margaret Moser

Rock & Roll Books

Any Old Way You Choose It

"...The Secret History of Rock: The Most Influential Bands You've Never Heardby Roni..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Books Feature by David Lynch

Who Wrote the Book of Rock?

Nine Inch Nails

"...thinks he is. Author Huxley has cranked out enough of these rock bios to get in and out with..."

Dec. 5, 1997 Books Feature by Margaret Moser

Standing Rock’s Civil Disobedience Reaches West Texas

“It’s the Rio Grande. It’s sacred to many people."

"...Shortly after 4am on Monday, a small caravan of cars pulled up in front of a pipe yard..."

Dec. 9, 2016 News Feature by Greg Harman

Do You Remember Rock & Roll Radio?

"...music capital and yet we don't have one good rock station. I haven't heard any good rock since KISS..."

April 1, 2013 Postmarks

Let There Be Rock

AC / DC's first gig on American soil? Austin's Armadillo World Headquarters!

"...This week's unveiling of the new AC/DC single, "Rock 'n Roll Train," and..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Music Feature by Marky Billson

Let There Be Rock

Australia vs. New Zealand in a SXSW rugby death-match

"...Sorry to tell you this, but most of what you think you know about Australia is wrong...."

Feb. 24, 2006 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Americamisfit: Rock & Revolt

Dan Dietz's new play 'Americamisfit' may get you to question the way we Americans romanticize the sudden, violent change of revolution

"...going to use the word "America" in the title of your play, you've got to have some stones, and..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Yes Deserves to Be in Rock Hall of Fame

"...reading this week's "TCB" [Music, Oct. 8], I'm reminded of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's most glaring..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Postmarks

Rock & Roll Books

Any Old Way You Choose It

"...Simon & Schuster, 320 pp., $25..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Books Feature by Kate X Messer

Rock & Roll Books

Any Old Way You Choose It

"...Flowers in the Dustbin: The Rise of Rock & Roll, 1947-1977by James Miller..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Books Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President

The 39th president's belief in the healing power of music

"...president. He never had the revolutionary appeal or dynamism of JFK, or Obama's epoch-defining importance. But he was the..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Jonathan Terrell, Too Rock & Roll for Country, Too Country for Rock & Roll

The inward-facing cowboy trims the fat and lets his second solo LP dictate itself

"..."We went in the second week of January [2018] to start cutting, and I couldn't get..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

The Wrong Kind of Rebel Rock

Why bands are lowering the Confederate battle flag

"...Scream using a symbol so drenched in a legacy of racial conflict and oppression...."

July 22, 2015 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Rock & Roll Never Forgets

Bob Seger hits Dallas on Saturday

"...the Austin Record Convention, I stumbled across a long out-of-print compact disc of Bob Seger’s long out-of-print debut album,..."

Dec. 14, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

How the Beatles Destroyed Rock 'n' Roll: An Alternative History of American Popular Music

The Fab Four ruined so-called 'rock 'n' roll music'

"...How the Beatles Destroyed Rock 'n' Roll: An Alternative History of American Popular Musicby..."

July 17, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Rock & Roll Books

Gift guide

"...Rockpile..."

Dec. 3, 2004 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Rock en Tijuana

The border city of Tijuana gives birth to the bastard genre of Norteño and Electronica, Nortec.

"...Nido de Aguilas, junked cars decompose and half-starved dogs troll for food. A Border Patrol helicopter buzzes overhead, and..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Music Feature by Melissa Sattley

Rock Around the Biological Clock

Yes Sir, That's My Baby

"...her myriad fans, passionate about Hickman's thoughtful, pop- and rock-edged compositions. It was sweetly characteristic of her current priorities..."

May 7, 1999 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Faster Than Sound: Body Rock Turns 10

Riders Against the Storm and Chorizo Funk’s decade-built dance institution endures, Monday City music meetings, and more

"...As Riders Against the Storm (aka Chaka & Qi Dada) and DJ Chorizo Funk, all three became..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 1: 1920-1963

Local music journalism pioneer takes on all of rock & roll

"...Many a rock history's been written. Rolling Stone made three attempts, the..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Music Review by Tim Stegall

Seven Sci-Fi Rock Flicks

Bowie, Kiss, Flaming Lips, Guitar Wolf, Frank N. Furter, and Marty McFly: celluloid rockers

"...The Rocky Horror Picture Show..."

July 25, 2008 Music Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Round Rock Drops Charges Against Immigration Demo Students

City Council saves face, and possibly a lot of money, by voting to drop misdemeanor charges against 70 students involved in pro-immigration demonstrations last spring

"...On April 12, Round Rock City Council saved face, and possibly a lot of..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Rock & Roll Books

Gift guide

"...Art of Modern Rock: The Poster Explosionby Paul Grushkin and Dennis..."

Dec. 3, 2004 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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