The Roots of Indie: Black SabbathThe Roots of Indie: Black SabbathThe road to grunge starts in Birmingham, England.James StaffordJames Stafford
The Roots of Indie: The Byrds - 'Sweetheart of the Rodeo'The Roots of Indie: The Byrds - 'Sweetheart of the Rodeo'Classic rockers the Byrds played a vital role in the advent of alt-country.James StaffordJames Stafford
The Roots of Indie: The WaitressesThe Roots of Indie: The WaitressesThey brought new wave to network prime time and recorded a Christmas classic.James StaffordJames Stafford
The Roots of Indie: Stiff RecordsThe Roots of Indie: Stiff RecordsRock and roll has Sun Records. Indie has Stiff.James StaffordJames Stafford
The Roots of Indie: Jimmie RodgersThe Roots of Indie: Jimmie RodgersAlt-Country fan? Better tip your brakeman's cap to the father of country music.James StaffordJames Stafford
The Roots of Indie: The Replacements - 'Let It Be'The Roots of Indie: The Replacements - 'Let It Be'The album of a dozen transitions, both for the band and its fans.James StaffordJames Stafford
The Roots of Indie: Kashmere Stage BandThe Roots of Indie: Kashmere Stage BandFor many musicians, the roots of their careers reach into the high school band room. Here's the one band who did it better than anybody. Ever.James StaffordJames Stafford
The Roots of Indie: 'Nuggets,' Volume 1The Roots of Indie: 'Nuggets,' Volume 1Lenny Kaye's legendary compilation is essential listening for anyone interested in independent music.James StaffordJames Stafford
The Roots of Indie: The Moog SynthesizerThe Roots of Indie: The Moog SynthesizerThe electronic keyboard is ubiquitous in all genres of music. Whether your tastes lean toward classic rock, Taylor Swift, or Interpol, somebody is rocking a synthesizer.James StaffordJames Stafford
The Roots of Indie: Iggy and the Stooges - 'Raw Power'The Roots of Indie: Iggy and the Stooges - 'Raw Power'Defining a "patient zero" album for punk rock is above my pay grade. James StaffordJames Stafford