Drive-By Truckers' "Southern Rock Opera" 25th Anniversary
On the 23rd anniversary of the Drive-By Truckers’ double album Southern Rock Opera, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot reflect on its enduring relevance with guest Patterson Hood, the band’s co-founder. What began as a DIY, ambitious rock opera grappling with Southern identity, myth, and
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