Matchbox’s eponymous third album was the first LP from the so-called rockabilly revival to penetrate the UK charts. This landmark record was a well-deserved breakthrough for a band who had…
A healthy debate still rages over exactly when the term ‘neo-rockabilly’ came into force. One thing is certain, though – it kicked up a storm in the live music scene…
The singer, musician and Roy Orbison historian reveals the 10 songs that made him fall in love with music… Now living in Nashville, seasoned rock’n’roller and Roy Orbison guru Marcel…
From Nut Rocker and Telstar to Wonderful Land and Green Onions, 1962 was the last great year for instrumentals. Now 60 years on, we put the spotlight on the groups…
Veteran entertainer Mike Berry was there at the start of rock’n’roll in the UK and, partly thanks to his sister, had the US records to prove it. His soundtrack is…
From his early roles as the swivel-hipped bad boy through to the family-friendly star he became, Elvis lived his boyhood dream of movie stardom. We examine a prolific career of…
Roping in two new members in Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar, The Beach Boys were exploring fresh sonic territory on their 18th studio album, released in May 1972… Given that…
Elvis Presley’s life story has been told countless times on film and TV, with Baz Luhrmann’s take on the King due very soon. We look back at the many Elvis…
Delbert McClinton’s harmonica and a simple piece of instantly memorable songwriting has meant Hey! Baby’s simple charms have endured for six decades, making its way on to one of the…
Three brothers from Rochester – and their best friend – are ready to take on the world with new album Mad About You. By David West “All of our favourite…