Bluesman Elvin Bishop, Rolling Stylishly On

Fresh Air | By Ken Tucker

Published October 1, 2008 at 11:38 AM EDT

Guitarist and singer Elvin Bishop, a 45-year veteran of the blues-music scene, released a star-studded album in early September; The Blues Rolls Onfeatures collaborations with B.B. King, George Thorogood, James Cotton, Warren Haynes and a host of others. Fresh Air's rock critic has a review.

Ken Tucker

Ken Tucker reviews rock, country, hip-hop and pop music for Fresh Air. He is a cultural critic who has been the editor-at-large at Entertainment Weekly, and a film critic for New York Magazine. His work has won two National Magazine Awards and two ASCAP-Deems Taylor Awards. He has written book reviews for The New York Times Book Review and other publications.

See stories by Ken Tucker

SUSTAIN what matters. BUILD what’s next.

With federal funding eliminated, WKAR relies more than ever on community support to sustain essential services that remain freely available to everyone in mid-Michigan. Your support helps shape what comes next for public media in our region. The best way to support WKAR is by becoming a sustaining member today or by upgrading your current gift. Support WKAR TV Here | Support WKAR Radio Here.