Caryn Rose

Caryn Rose is a music journalist, historian and archivist. She's written for NPR Music, Variety, Pitchfork, Billboard and many others, and her most recent book is "Why Patti Smith Matters." She wrote for Backstreets Magazine for over 20 years and publishes a weekly newsletter about Bruce Springsteen's work at Radio Nowhere. She currently resides in Detroit, Michigan.

The woman behind your favorite songs finally gets her spotlight Caryn Rose

Aretha Franklin

Honoring Aretha Franklin, legendary "Queen of Soul," the greatest singer of our time Caryn Rose

Bono of U2

U2 isn't radical now: On tour, Bono calls for justice too softly — and safely — for 2018 Caryn Rose

U2 Performs At BC Place

In Trump's country: U2 takes "Joshua Tree" politics back on the road Caryn Rose

Keith Richards, Chuck Berry

“Chuck has his own way of showing appreciation”: Concert documentary "Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll" offers a candid Insight into Chuck Berry Caryn Rose

More than a real cool time: Jim Jarmusch's "Gimme Danger" is essential viewing for Stooges fans Caryn Rose

Bruce Springsteen

The Book of Bruce: "Born to Run" is the Springsteen Bible fans have been waiting for Caryn Rose

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen's "Chapter & Verse": A close read of the companion album to his memoir "Born to Run" Caryn Rose

Vinyl

Behind the music on "Vinyl": The live show triumph we've been waiting all season to see Caryn Rose

Vinyl

Behind the music on "Vinyl": Patti Smith, more Magic Tramps and Springsteen, who's "like an approachable Dylan" Caryn Rose

Vinyl

Behind the music on "Vinyl": Blink and you'll miss Bruce Springsteen Caryn Rose

Vinyl

Behind the music on "Vinyl": Elvis enters the building, and "the king of rock and roll is singing about lettuce" Caryn Rose

Vinyl

Behind the music on "Vinyl": David Bowie bookends, plus an Iggy Pop tease Caryn Rose

The Replacements

Your new Replacements bible: "Trouble Boys" tells the truth about the Replacements — if you can handle it Caryn Rose

Vinyl

Behind the music on "Vinyl": The New York Dolls & Lou Reed take the stage, and Pink Floyd abandons the cardinal rule of album cover art Caryn Rose

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