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Guitarist Bob Rafkin's rich, musical life has taken him from the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960s to working with Joni Mitchell and Arlo Guthrie in LA. Now, in his 60s, he's overcome illness to emerge more prolific than ever.

He's an unforgettable character who believes it's never too late to rise to glory, even in the music business! Michael Galloway has already overcome the odds winning a harmonica championship and Independent Album of the Year. Now he's going for more.

He's one of the biggest names in rock and roll, and Growing Bolder is giving you unprecedented access to Roger McGuinn's life, home and music.

The Treniers may have been the greatest live band ever. Just one of the brothers is still alive and he's still performing! Milt Trenier starts off in the middle. Take a look. These guys were incredible!

A childhood of beatings, homelessness and jail time could have led the lead singer of Blood, Sweat and Tears down the wrong path, but music saved his life.

The Spinners were once considered Motown's forgotten group, but that all changed with one important record. Lead singer Bobbie Smith explains why The Spinners still have staying power.

One of the most beloved country acts of all time is back with new music and a renewed spirit about hitting the road. Larry Gatlin explains why he and his brothers are ready to leave their wild days behind.

He sunk his life savings into a vinyl record store, and he struck a chord with people who longed for the simple, beautiful sounds of a record spinning on a platter.

Ray Stevens is one of the most unique singers of the past four decades. He's been able to blend comedy with achingly beautiful songs, and now at 70, he says his creativity is just as strong as ever.

Rock historian Pete Fornatale's new book on Woodstock paints the clearest picture yet of the most important concert event in the history of rock.