Ricky's second and final US No.1 single was literally retrieved from the garbage can, and had connections to Sam Cooke and Glen Campbell.
From Ricky Nelson's 'Lonesome Town' to Elvis Presley's 'The Wonder Of You,' the versatile composer left his mark on pop history.
The Crickets' final UK chart appearance was a nod to the late Ritchie Valens, and featured A-list contributors James Burton and Leon Russell.
The Hag's seventh No. 1 featured such great players as James Burton and Jim Gordon.
The second phase of Rick Nelson's career was taking shape in a studio on 10 May 1969, when he recorded Bob Dylan's You Belong To Me.
uDiscover Music presents a selection of 20 key events and discoveries in Knopfler's life and career, as described by the man himself.
The great musician is said to have played on over 200 top 40 hits, including 'Bridge Over Troubled Water,' 'Close To You' and 'MacArthur Park.'
Music magazines have long held a place in fans’ hearts. In an increasingly digital world, the likes of the sorely missed ‘Village Voice’ remain much-loved.
Ricky Nelson had an amazing career - child star, recording artist, heartthrob & actor - here’s our pick of the 10 greatest Ricky Nelson songs. Disagree?
The 1959 Ray Charles single 'What'd I Say' is one of the seminal and much-covered records in R&B history, well worthy of a uDiscover overview and playlist.
Are you a fan of Ricky Nelson? How well do you know the 50s heartthrob? Test yourself with the uDiscover Ricky Nelson music quiz - it’s hard but fun!
Are you a fan of Ricky Nelson? How well do you know the 50s heartthrob? Test yourself with the uDiscover Ricky Nelson music quiz - it’s hard but fun!
Bobby Vee who had a string of hit singles in the early 1960s passed away Monday 24 October 2016.
uDiscover's ongoing celebrations of the brilliance of Chuck Berry continue with a selection of 50 great covers of his incredible catalogue.
Rick Is 21 entered the US chart for Rick Nelson on 29 May 1961, in the week that its single ‘Travellin’ Man’ raced to No. 1 on the Hot 100.
Johnny Meeks, the American guitarist who made his name when he replaced Cliff Gallup in Gene Vincent’s Blue Caps, died on July 30 at the age of 78.
