Charles in San FranciscoThe Queen Bee of GuitarIt’s not strictly accurate to call Jennifer Batten “underrated.” She is just not that well known to the broader music-listening public. But…Jun 22, 20235Jun 22, 20235
Charles in San FranciscoDid Jimi and SRV Have a Love Child?I missed seeing Hendrix live. I was privileged to see Stevie Ray Vaughan live. Twice. The second time was just months before he died in…May 20, 20232May 20, 20232
Charles in San FranciscoGail Ann Dorsey: The Superstar Hiding in Plain SightBass players often strike me as cooler than most other musicians. If you need proof, here is the actual definition:Feb 28, 20239Feb 28, 20239
Charles in San FranciscoSimply the Best: Tina TurnerIn tracing the story of great female rock musicians and some of the women who influenced them, I’ve been taking a roughly chronological…Jan 18, 2023Jan 18, 2023