Growing up on a farm 10 miles east of Springfield, Speedy West first became acquainted with the steel guitar at a young age thanks to some neighbor boys who played. In fact, his stunning alacrity on ...

Eighty-nine years ago today, the pedal steel guitarist who changed the sound of country music forever was born.

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New Jersey has been at the forefront of nearly every popular music movement of the last century. This is essential listening.

Kai Slater is one busy dude. Between playing in numerous bands and releasing music under various monikers (Sharp Pins, his oh-so-fantastic post-punk band Lifeguard, Dwaal Troupe, Sublime Jupiter Snake ...

Wesley Webb West—most commonly; Speedy West—is the first known country musician to professionally use a pedal steel guitar. Originating in Hawaii in 1885, the original steel guitar came from the hands ...

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Do not sleep on Carson Chamberlain's talent. Oftentimes considered the "savior" of traditional country music, Zach Top seems ...