Ken Tucker

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews ”Electric Waco Chair,” the new recording by the Chicago based group The Waco Brothers. One of the band’s leaders is Jon Langford, formerly of the British group the Mekons.

Rick critic Ken Tucker reviews “Big Mon,” a new tribute album to Bill Monroe. It was produced by Ricky Scaggs for his own label and includes many big names, such as Dolly Parton, Bruce Hornsby and Joan Osborne. (Skaggs Family Records)

Rock critic Ken Tucker considers what pop music Al Gore and vice presidential candidate Joseph Lieberman might use tonight at the conclusion of their convention.