Charley Patton was the inspiration for every Delta bluesman that followed in his wake. His influence still resonates today.
The pinnacle of Louis Prima’s career, ‘The Wildest!’ blended jazz chops with danceable grooves, and became an influence on Elvis Presley.
Bill Haley and the Comets’ ‘Rock Around The Clock’ may not have been the first rock’n’roll record, but it certainly ignited the fledgling style.
In 1970, Chuck Berry was back at Chess, announcing his return with the great single ‘Tulane.’
