A selection of pithy and poignant quotations from the career of a founding father of rock’n’roll.
On October 16, 1951, in Atlanta, young Richard Penniman made his first-ever recordings.
Rick had been developing a country-influenced sound for many years when an October 1971 concert brought him to a crossroads.
Other special guests joining the event include Marty Stuart, The Beach Boy’s Mike Love, and Priscilla Presley, among others.
In 1962, the singer-writer from Coopersville, Michigan could do very little wrong in the UK, and proved it again with 'The Swiss Maid.'
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.
Ten records from the label and artists that helped define early rock’n’roll.
After the UK No. 1 of 'Three Steps To Heaven' came another posthumous single release.
Berry's quickfire writing and delivery had him bemoaning his lot in an eloquent inventory of all the things that had been sent to try him.
'Chuck Berry On Stage' entered the UK chart on October 5, 1963, on its way to becoming his first Top 10 LP there.
Late September 1957 brought the Georgia Peach another US chart entry, with a song featured in the film 'Mister Rock ‘n’ Roll.'
The song written by Harry Akst and Benny Davis also connects Elvis Presley, Paul McCartney and countless others.
