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Features2 weeks 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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Features2 weeks 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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Features2 weeks ago
‘Just A Little Too Much’: The Ricky Nelson Hit Machine Strikes Again
The Johnny Burnette song was another chart favourite for the teen idol.
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Features3 weeks ago
‘Lady Madonna’: From Fats Domino To The Beatles And Back
On September 7, 1968, Fats Domino's cover version of The Beatles' 'Lady Madonna' became his last ever hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Features3 weeks ago
Buddy Holly: Not Your Average Teen Idol
Born on September 7, 1936, Buddy Holly stood apart from the rest of the 50s teen idols and oozed rock ‘n’ roll sensibility without even having to try.
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Features4 weeks ago
Forever Young: The 25 Best Prom Songs To Dance The Night Away
From classic pop hits to infectious dancefloor anthems, the best prom songs will make it a night to remember.
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News1 month ago
Paul McCartney, Pete Townshend, Elton John, And More Pay Tribute To Charlie Watts
Other artists that made statements include Graham Nash and Ringo Starr.
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News1 month ago
Don Everly, Of Pioneering Rock‘N’Roll Duo The Everly Brothers, Dies At 84
The influential musician, who with his late brother Phil and their close harmony sound influenced generation of musicians, died at his home in Nashville.
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Features1 month ago
‘Maybellene’: Chuck Berry Makes Up For Lost Time With Seminal Debut Hit
The first hit by the rock’n’roll originator resides proudly in both the Grammy and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame.
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Features1 month 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’’.
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Features2 months ago
Is Gene Vincent’s ‘Bluejean Bop!’ The Best Debut Album Ever?
Who was more authentically rock’n’roll than Gene Vincent? ‘Bluejean Bop!’ has a reasonable claim to be the best debut album ever – it really is that good.
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Features2 months ago
The ‘Charles Berryn’ Tapes: When Young Chuck Berry Went Incognito
For Chuck's first recording session, he tried to hide his identity from his disapproving and highly religious father.
