Roots of Rock: Rockabilly pioneer Carl Perkins Perkins, who died in 1998, wrote "Blue Suede Shoes," the hit song sung by Elvis Presley, which became the first Sun label record to sell over a million copies. He spoke to Fresh Air in 1996. Terry Gross
Roots of Rock: Guitarist Scotty Moore recounts playing with Elvis Moore, who died in 2016, booked gigs for Presley during the early part of the musician's career and later penned the memoir, That's Alright, Elvis. He spoke in 1997 about recording "Blue Suede Shoes." Terry Gross
Singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards on new album and her definition of 'Billionaire' NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to singer and songwriter Kathleen Edwards about her new album, Billionaire. Ashley Brown
Remembering jazz singer Sheila Jordan Jordan, who died Aug. 11, was a teen when she first heard a Charlie Parker recording. Later she became part of the jazz scene in Detroit and New York City. Originally broadcast in 1981 and 1988. Terry Gross
Flight of the Conchords' Bret McKenzie on family, legacy and 'Freak Out City' Co-host A Martinez talks with musician Bret McKenzie, best known as one half of the comedy music duo Flight of the Conchords, about his new solo album, "Freak Out City." A Martínez
'Songs for Other People's Weddings' is an experiment in music and prose NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with author David Levithan and singer-songwriter Jens Lekman, creators of the new novel and album Songs for Other People's Weddings. Ari Shapiro
Musician Charley Crockett blends R&B with cowboy songs and outlaw ballads Crockett grew up poor and got his start busking for tips. He's since played the Hollywood Bowl and been nominated for a Grammy. He talks music and plays songs from his new album, Dollar A Day. Terry Gross
Funkmaster George Clinton shares his musical inspirations Clinton began his music career as a teen when he formed The Parliaments. In the early '70s, he put together Funkadelic, whose Mothership Connection album dropped in 1975. Originally broadcast in 1989. Terry Gross
Remembering pianist and jazz master Eddie Palmieri Palmieri, who died Aug. 6, is credited with originating Latin jazz's trombone sound. He later successfully lobbied for a new Grammy category for Afro-Caribbean jazz. Originally broadcast in 2002. Terry Gross
Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks went their own ways — now they're re-releasing their duo album Now that the 1973 album "Buckingham Nicks" will be reissued soon, we ask: why do people still care about the failed romance between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham? It's been 50 years! Ayesha Rascoe