Chuck Berry
Elvis Presley Covers: 10 Surprising Songs By The King
The King Of Rock’n’Roll made many definitive recordings, but there are a number of surprising Elvis Presley covers of songs not often associated with him.
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Features6 months agoThe Most Surprising Musical Friendships
From fleeting, backstage hangs to longtime creative partnerships, the best musical friendships come in all forms.
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News6 months ago
Chuck Berry’s ‘In Their Own Words’ Special Set To Air
The episode on Berry follows an intimate look at Pope Francis.
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Features6 months ago
Seattle Pop Festival: Remembering “The Forgotten Woodstock”
Before there was Woodstock, there was Woodinville. In July 1969, thousands gathered to watch an all-star line-up at the first Seattle Pop Festival.
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Features6 months agoT.Rex ‘Get It On’ For A Second Time In 1971
Tony Visconti tells the story of the time he and Marc Bolan arrived in Los Angeles and created a pop classic.
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Features6 months ago
Why The Rolling Stones’ ‘Sticky Fingers’ Album Cover Was Banned In Spain
In General Franco’s Spain, The Rolling Stones’ ‘Sticky Fingers’ artwork was classed as obscene and banned. The record company had to change the sleeve.
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Features6 months ago
The Rolling Stones Play Their First Ever Gig
On a hot summer’s night on July 12, 1962, at London’s Marquee Jazz Club, The Rolling Stones played their first-ever gig.
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News7 months ago
Chuck Berry To Be Featured In New Episode Of PBS Series ‘In Their Own Words’
Chuck Berry’s episode is set to air on July 27.
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Features7 months ago
Louis Jordan: The King Of The Jukebox
Louis Jordan was dubbed the King of The Jukebox and rightly so, he was a huge star and one that is sadly much less remembered than he ought to be.
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Features7 months ago
‘You Go To My Head’: Linking Billie Holiday, Bryan Ferry And Chuck Berry
This richly romantic number is one of those timeless love songs that's been covered by a vast array of great vocalists.
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Features7 months ago
California Stealin’: Beach Boys Conquer Elton John’s Wembley Extravaganza
One of the most memorable open-air events of the decade turned into a triumph for the visiting Californian heroes.
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Features7 months ago
The 25 Best Chess Albums To Own On Vinyl
Start your journey into one of the most influential labels in music with our list of the best Chess albums to own on vinyl.
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In-Depth8 months ago
Taking Notes: How Musical Nostalgia Creates Future Sounds
From the 20-year rule to stylistic homage and outright appropriation, nostalgia has always played a part in musical evolution.
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Features9 months ago
Come On! The Stones Make History – And Their Debut Single
When The Rolling Stones’ manager Andrew Loog Oldham got the band to record a cover of Chuck Berry’s ‘Come On,’ they made history – and their debut single.
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Features9 months ago
Lo-Fi Musicians: Tape Heroes Of The 80s And 90s
Home taping in the 80s didn’t kill the record industry, but the lo-fi format gave a voice to those that the mainstream didn’t always have an ear for.
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Features9 months ago
When ‘Carol’ Stole Everybody’s Heart Away
The song became Chuck Berry's 12th record to make the Billboard R&B chart and was a hugely influential song for British bands like The Rolling Stones.
