I really like the series so far. Mick Jagger was the one who came up with the idea and pitched it to scorcese 20 years ago as a movie. So yes while highly dramatized I belive these are based on real stories of what went on in that era. And who could resist looking at all that vintage gear!
Overall I give Vinyl a 7/10. Has room to grow. Didn't like the entire mob story line which I thought soured the last episode. love the music industry progression (punk, disco, hip hop, etc) and hope that is more the way the show moves in season 2. Bobby Canavale should be Emmy nominated and Ray Romano has been excellent as well.