Jerry Lee Lewis
‘Live Peace In Toronto 1969‘: John And Yoko Spotlight Plastic Ono Band
The live album was credited not to Lennon and Ono but solely to the Plastic Ono Band.
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Features4 weeks agoSunrise: The Opening Of Memphis Recording Service, AKA Sun Studio
On January 3, 1950, Sam Phillips opened Memphis Recording Service at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, later to be known to the world as Sun Studio.
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Features2 months ago‘The Green Green Grass Of Home’: Pastures New For Tom Jones
A song that Jones had admired in its version by Jerry Lee Lewis gave the Welsh star his second UK chart-topper in December 1966.
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Features2 months ago
‘Your Cheatin’ Heart: Ray Charles Makes A Hank Williams Classic His Own
Hank's posthumous country No.1 of 1953 got a soulful makeover from The Genius.
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Features5 months ago
Little Richard’s ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’…’: The Georgia Peach Sings The Killer
In 1964, one rock’n’roll original covered another, as Richard charted with ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On.’
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Features5 months ago
101 Of The Best 50s Songs: Essential Music From A Pivotal Decade
This list of the best songs of the 50s celebrates far-ranging sounds that changed music forever.
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Features5 months ago
Best Male Rock Singers: A Top 100 Countdown Of Legendary Vocalists
From powerhouse belters to multi-octave vocalists with mind-boggling versatility, the best male rock singers have left their mark on music history.
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Features6 months ago
Good Rockin’ Tonight: The Unique Life Of Jack Good
An appreciation of the British TV producer, actor, producer and force of nature.
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Features9 months ago
‘Walking The Floor Over You’: Ernest Tubb Creates A Country Perennial
The day the Texas Troubadour's fortunes changed forever.
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Features10 months ago
‘Memphis, Tennessee’: Roy Orbison Visits Chuck Berry Down South
On April 7, 1972, the 'Big O' cut the number that would become the opening song on his 'Memphis' album.
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Features10 months ago
‘How To Be A Country Star’: The Statler Brothers’ Country Dream Team
Demand for 'How To Be A Country Star' was so high after the Statlers played it at the CMAs, they added it to what would be their next album, 'The Originals.'
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Features10 months ago
The Pioneering Bonnie Guitar: Session Woman, Star And Label Owner
The under-publicized story of the trailblazing artist-executive from Seattle is well worth telling in some detail.
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Features11 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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Features11 months ago
‘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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Features12 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.
