Roy Orbison
Success Was More Than A ‘Pipe Dream’ For Atlanta Rhythm Section
‘Third Annual Pipe Dream’ gave the Atlanta collective their US album chart debut.
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Features5 days ago‘Fools Rush In’: Rick Nelson Storms The Hot 100 Again
In September 1963, Rick revived Glenn Miller's World War II hit 'Fools Rush In' for his next successful 45.
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Features1 week ago
Best Male Rock Singers: A Top 100 Countdown Of Legendary Vocalists
From powerhouse belters to multi-octave vocalists with mind-boggling versatility, the best male rock singers have left their mark on music history.
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Features1 month ago
Pop Goes The Movies: Iconic Songs In Films
Many a chart hit has come off the back of a movie appearance. From Simple Minds to Stevie Wonder, we present some of the best songs in films.
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In-Depth2 months ago
Recording Studios: A History Of The Most Legendary Studios In Music
The histories of the most iconic recording studios – Sun, Motown, Abbey Road – have made them almost as famous as the musicians who have recorded there.
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Features3 months ago
‘(They Call Her) La Bamba’: Crickets End Chart Era With Rock’n’Roll Echo
The Crickets' final UK chart appearance was a nod to the late Ritchie Valens, and featured A-list contributors James Burton and Leon Russell.
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Features3 months ago
Misfit: How Danzig Went From Hardcore Punk To Metal Icon
Having established himself as a hardcore punk agitator with Misfits, Danzig's uncompromising vision lead him to heavy metal and the iconic group Danzig.
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Features3 months ago
Who Were The Traveling Wilburys? The Billion Dollar Quintet
Lucky, Lefty, Nelson, Otis and Charlie T, Jr – together, they were known as The Traveling Wilburys, but who was really behind the curly hair and shades?
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In-Depth5 months ago
Muscle Shoals Studio: A History Of The Soul Of America
The legendary Muscle Shoals studio defined the sound of Southern soul before becoming one of the go-to studios for the biggest names in music.
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Features5 months ago
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ 1988 Gap Year: A Huge Creative Buzz
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers spent their first decade living in each other's pockets, but their first extended break turned out to be one of their most productive periods.
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Features5 months ago
Toast Of The UK: The Walker Brothers And Roy Orbison Tour Together
The spring 1966 extravaganza also starred Lulu and several other artists, all for a top price of 15 shillings.
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Features5 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
‘Hey, Little One’: Glen Campbell Continues His Hot Album Streak
The LP became Glen's third of no fewer than seven consecutive No.1s on the country chart.
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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
‘Dream Baby’: Glen Campbell Pays Tribute To Roy Orbison
Campbell's version of 'Dream Baby,' by an artist born one day after him, was a country top tenner.
