Homegrown rockabilly hero Darrel Higham formed his band Darrel Higham & The Enforcers in the mid-1990s. As a soloist he has collaborated with such artists as Rocky Burnette, Chrissie Hynde,…
The label was built on 7-inch singles and released more than its fair share of classics. Niko Primus plugs in the jukebox Let’s turn back the clock to March 1951;…
Roy Orbison’s emotive studio album reflected the early fruits of his revitalised recording career with Monument Records, which left his frustrations with the Sun and RCA labels behind him. By…
In 1980 the British rockabilly revival was primed, ready and waiting for somebody to light the touchpaper. Vintage Rock pays tribute to the punky trio who caused a rock’n’roll explosion.…
The Beach Boys have amassed a wealth of material over the past six decades, from disposable novelty and feelgood hits to timeless genius. Here’s our pick of their finest sides……
Teenagers were flocking to the movies in the 1950s, so, if you were a young rock’n’roller, where better to showcase your looks and sound than at the flicks? And Eddie…
In the iconography of the great rock’n’rollers, Gene Vincent is up there with the very best. We chat to one of his most loyal fans… By Jack Watkins Seminal first-generation…
From early signs of greatness and dynamite cuts on Specialty, via two handsome box sets – and even a rare Northern Soul classic – certain Little Richard records are essential…
UK rockabilly scene linchpin Darrel Higham salutes his hero and reveals his Top Five Eddie Cochran tracks Rockabilly hero Darrel Higham has been a fan of Eddie Cochran for a…
Based on a 1959 novel and released 60 years ago this year, this tale of hillbilly homesteaders is an entertaining, if lightweight comedy with Elvis on top form… By Julie…