Sterling Whitaker is a Nashville-based journalist and author. In 2003 he published 'Unsung Heroes of Rock Guitar,' a collection of his in-depth interviews with rock guitarists from bands like Heart, KISS, Jethro Tull, Kansas, BTO and Yes. Whitaker's second book, 2007's 'The Grand Delusion: The Unauthorized True Story of Styx,' was an Amazon bestseller and garnered rave reviews. Whitaker has appeared as a guest on VH1, BBC Radio, and radio all over North America. He also hosts a show on Blog Talk Radio called Long Live Rock, featuring his in-depth interviews with some of classic rock's most legendary performers.