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Features6 months ago‘Memphis, Tennessee’: Roy Orbison Visits Chuck Berry Down South
On April 7, 1972, the 'Big O' cut the number that would become the opening song on his 'Memphis' album.
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Features6 months ago
The Punk And The Godfather: Chuck Berry On Ramones, Sex Pistols And More
Chuck's review of new music for the punk fanzine 'Jet Lag' in 1980 read like a bridge between cultures.
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Features6 months ago
‘Almost Grown’: Another Great Chess Piece From Chuck Berry
On the Hot 100 for March 30, 1959, Chuck debuted with another wonderful vignette of adolescent adventure.
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Features6 months ago
‘My Dad Was A Poet’: Charles Berry Jr. On His Father Chuck’s Legacy
Chuck's son spoke to uDiscover Music about growing up around the mighty rock'n'roll frontiersman.
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Features6 months ago
Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother Of Rock’N’Roll
A pioneer who influenced everyone from Chuck Berry to Keith Richards, Sister Rosetta Tharpe played rock’n’roll way before anyone else.
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Features6 months ago
‘Diggin’ My Potatoes’: One Last Variety For Joe Meek Protégé Heinz
In March 1965, the former Tornadoes member bowed out of the bestsellers with Big Bill Broonzy's 'Diggin' My Potatoes.'
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Features6 months ago
The Greatest Debut 45 Records In History
The medium may change from analog to digital, but there’s always something magical about a great single, a record that can change your life in four minutes or less.
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In-Depth6 months ago
Walking In Memphis: A Guide To The Birthplace Of Rock’n’Roll
Hailed as the birthplace of both the blues and rock’n’roll, Memphis, Tennessee, is a must-visit city for music lovers around the world.
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Features6 months ago
‘Hey! Little Girl’: Del Shannon Delivers Another UK Hit
The singer from Coopersville, Michigan was on a hot streak on the other side of the Atlantic in 1962.
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Features7 months ago
Best Rock’n’Roll Soundtracks: 10 Essential 50s Screen-Shakers
From ‘Jailhouse Rock’ to ‘The Girl Can’t Help It,’ the best 50s rock’n’roll soundtracks defined an era and sent a generation of teenagers into a frenzy.
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Features7 months ago
‘Long Tall Sally’: Little Richard’s Long Tall Story
One of the great double-sided hits of the era paired ‘Long Tall Sally' with ‘Slippin’ and Slidin.''
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Features7 months ago
Best Fats Domino Songs: An Essential Top 20
Not only was he present at the birth of rock’n’roll, but his ability to straddle R&B and pop led to staggering success. Listen to the best Fats Domino songs.
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Features7 months ago
‘No Money Down’: A ‘Motorvated’ Chuck Berry Gets His Dream Car
In his February 1956 chart entry, as befits a man who coined the term “motorvatin',” Chuck was once again besotted with automobiles.
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Features7 months ago
Ricky’s On TV: Ricky Nelson’s Musical ‘Ozzie And Harriet’ Adventures
In February 1958, 'The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet' was in its sixth series and its teenage star was on singing duty.
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Behind The Albums7 months ago
Rock ‘N’ Roll: When John Lennon Returned To His Roots
The songs chosen for 'Rock 'N' Roll' are all about John Lennon’s musical roots, dating from his pre-Beatles days.
