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  Features4 days ago

  The Georgia Peach At 18: Little Richard Makes His Studio Debut

  On October 16, 1951, in Atlanta, young Richard Penniman made his first-ever recordings.

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  Features1 week ago

  Slippin’ & Slidin’: Little Richard Renounces Rock’n’Roll…Temporarily

  The Georgia Peach made a momentous announcement on October 12, 1957, when he declared that he was giving up rock‘n’roll and embracing God.

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  Playlists1 week ago

  Best John Lennon Songs: An Essential Top 20 Playlist

  John Lennon's solo recordings sound as fresh and as innovative today as they did when they first came out. Here are 20 of the best.

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  Features2 weeks ago

  Psychedelic Blues: When The Blues Turned On And Tuned In

  When African-American innovators of the 50s met Black Power and Flower Power head on, the psychedelic blues was born.

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  Features3 weeks ago

  ‘Keep A-Knockin’’: Little Richard Turns A 1920s Song Into Rock’n’Roll

  Late September 1957 brought the Georgia Peach another US chart entry, with a song featured in the film ‘Mister Rock ’n’ Roll.’

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  Features3 weeks ago

  Revisiting The Rolling Stones’ First Tour

  The Rolling Stones' first tour, which began on September 29, 1963, was a star-studded affair featuring the Everly Brothers, Bo Diddley, and Little Richard.

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  Features3 weeks ago

  ‘Baby Face’: A Hit For Little Richard, Bobby Darin And Many Other Faces

  The song written by Harry Akst and Benny Davis also connects Elvis Presley, Paul McCartney and countless others.

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  Features3 weeks ago

  The Best Duets of All Time: 72 Karaoke Classics

  The best duets of all time. Open your ears, and enjoy the company of two voices, very often singing as one, and always singing brilliantly.

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  Features1 month ago

  ‘Jenny, Jenny’: Just One Of Little Richard’s 57 Varieties

  ‘Jenny, Jenny’ was one of no fewer than seven irresistible singles to make the UK charts in a memorable year for the rock’n’roller.

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  Features1 month 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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  Features1 month 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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  Features1 month 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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  In-Depth2 months ago

  A Change Is Gonna Come: How Gospel Gave Birth To Soul

  Gospel music has always had a major influence on R&B, with many of the biggest soul singers having started their vocal careers in gospel church choirs.

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  Features2 months ago

  ‘Lotta Lovin’’: After ‘Be-Bop-A-Lula,’ Gene Vincent’s Only Other Top 20 Hit

  On August 19, 1957, Gene entered the US singles chart with what became his only other US Top 20 hit, ‘Lotta Lovin’’.