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  Walking In Memphis: A Guide To The Birthplace Of Rock’n’Roll

  Hailed as the birthplace of both the blues and rock’n’roll, Memphis, Tennessee, is a must-visit city for music lovers around the world.

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  Features9 months ago

  Best Rock’n’Roll Soundtracks: 10 Essential 50s Screen-Shakers

  From ‘Jailhouse Rock’ to ‘The Girl Can’t Help It,’ the best 50s rock’n’roll soundtracks defined an era and sent a generation of teenagers into a frenzy.

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  ‘You Don’t Have To Go’: R&B Ace Jimmy Reed Makes The Scene

  The first appearance on the R&B countdown of the Mississippi blues original came on March 5, 1955.

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  ‘Long Tall Sally’: Little Richard’s Long Tall Story

  One of the great double-sided hits of the era paired ‘Long Tall Sally' with ‘Slippin’ and Slidin.''

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  In-Depth10 months ago

  Deconstructing The Love Song: How And Why Love Songs Work

  From the first flushes of romance, to heartbreak, loss and lust, the love song puts emotions to words – and music – remaining a core part of our lives.

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  Features10 months ago

  ‘I Miss Your Sad Virginia Whisper’: A Tribute To Sweet Gene Vincent

  Ten period quotes about, and by, a unique and much-loved rock'n'roll original.

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  The Rhythm & Blues Legacy: The Secret History Of Rock And Pop

  Fifty songs that were part of rhythm and blues heritage but which didn’t fully find a mainstream audience until they were remade.

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  In-Depth10 months ago

  Roll Over, Beethoven: Chess Records And The Rock’n’Roll Revolution

  One of the greatest independent labels in history, the music of Chess Records still sounds revolutionary.

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  Features10 months ago

  The Raucous World Of Rock’n’Roll Movies

  Cinema’s history of rock’n’roll movies ranges across studio features documentaries and even the avant-garde, helping to turn stage stars into screen icons.

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  Features10 months ago

  Decca Debut: Buddy Holly’s Two Tone Recording Bow

  On January 26, 1956, Buddy made his first ever recordings, credited to Buddy and the Two Tones.

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  News11 months ago

  I’m Virtually Going To Graceland: Elvis’ Mansion Launches Online Tours

  During the two-hour tour, guests will be able to see the King's cars, jumpsuits, gold records, and movie memorabilia, from anywhere in the world.

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  Features11 months ago

  Session Man Supreme: The Pre-Fame Adventures Of Jimmy Page

  Long before he assumed rock god status with Led Zeppelin, Page was an in-demand guitar for hire on the London session circuit.

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  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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  Features11 months ago

  ‘(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay’: Otis Redding’s Poignant Farewell

  '(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay,' co-written with his great friend Steve Cropper, was released on January 8, 1968, a month after Otis' death at just 26.

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  Features11 months ago

  ‘Music Is Akin To The Spirit Of Man’: Sam Phillips On His Life In Music

  More than just the man that discovered Elvis Presley, Sam Phillips know the roots of American music better than most, having grown up in the Deep South.