Showaddywaddy’s former lead singer for almost four decades now manages the band. This year, they celebrate their 50th anniversary with an extensive tour and boxset. By Douglas McPherson For the…
Eddie Cochran – Too Good To Be Forgotten With the first official documentary about Eddie Cochran heading our way, we meet Don’t Forget Me filmmaker Kirsty Bell to find out…
The original British guitar hero tells us of meeting the young singer who would change his life. By Paul Balmer Born Brian Robson Rankin in Newcastle in 1941, the future…
A Date With The Everly Brothers was the Kentucky duo’s second album for Warner Bros, released at the end of 1960, an incredible year which saw them dominate the singles…
Although some of their most popular songs such as Yakety Yak and Charlie Brown, recorded in New York, lay in the future, The Coasters’ eponymous debut album of 1957 reflected…
By celebrating its forefathers and pioneers, Vintage Rock digs deep to untangle the roots of rockabilly and reveals why this monumental music could only have come from Tennessee. By Dan…
The singer and guitarist from Denver takes a deep dive into his formative musical influences Rollin’ Stone – Muddy Waters, 1950 You get chills when you hear things sometimes. I…
Vintage Rock salutes the Imperial phase of Fats Domino’s glorious career by taking a look at how his rich R&B hits added a touch of spice to the sweet-sounding gumbo…
On 24 March 1958, the King Of Rock’n’Roll became Private Presley US53310761. Sixty-five years on from his induction we remember Elvis’ army years… When the complete story of Elvis Presley…
Released via Ace Records, 28 Little Bangers From Richard Hawley’s Jukebox does exactly what it says on the tin. Compiled by the acclaimed Sheffield singer-songwriter, this essential selection of 28 seven-inch…