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Douglas McPherson
A ‘second-best of’ by Chuck Berry would destroy most artists’ greatest hits – Here Vintage Rock lists its Top 20 Lesser-Known Chuck Tracks Words by Douglas McPherson No rock’n’roller except…
From Victorian lumber yards to public piano performances on YouTube, boogie-woogie was a major influence on rock’n’roll and continues to enthral in its own right. Leading British player Daniel Smith…
In 1969, Elvis recorded one of the biggest tracks of his career, Suspicious Minds. Douglas McPherson discusses the landmark recording with songwriter, Mark James According to songwriter Mark James: “When…
We pick out some of the best rock’n’roll songs from over the pond that were reinvented by UK performers with our Top 20 British rock covers of US records Covering…
A quarter of a century after his passing, we remember the Texan rockabilly pioneer Buddy Knox, who got the world on its feet with his evergreen dancefloor-filler Party Doll –…
Inspiring three hit covers and an acclaimed version by The Clash, Brand New Cadillac was a B-side that became a classic, while the life of its writer – Vince Taylor…
The festive season just would not be the same without Brenda Lee’s Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree. So it’s hard to believe that such a cracker flew like a turkey…
In 1963, Roy Orbison released a single like none before it. In Dreams helped him upstage The Beatles and, 23 years later, introduced him to a whole new generation of…
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…
A low-budget movie designed to cash in on the emergence of rock’n’roll, Jamboree captured performances by Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Carl Perkins, Charlie Gracie and others… By Douglas McPherson…