Punk rock's big bang happened sometime around 1973, when the self-titled debut album from the New York Dolls was released. There were plenty of ripples before then — the Stooges, MC5, any number of ...

Jean Dawson is whip-smart, something which can be both an asset and an obstacle. For years, the 29-year-old artist fought tooth and nail against his own mind, though that trial only made him stronger, ...