In 1959, Cliff Richard starred in a movie that would soon be considered a British classic, a gritty and cynical satire of the pop music business titled Expresso Bongo… The…
In 1960 the best-selling instrumental band of all time released their debut LP, Walk, Don’t Run. Vintage Rock meets two of the longest-serving members of The Ventures to talk about…
“The songs are all original compositions written by Chuck, for Chuck, and as only Chuck can perform them,” read the sleevenotes. Jack Watkins analyses one of the great albums of…
Of all the “woulda, coulda, shoulda” rock’n’roll stories, none would have, could have, and should have hit the big time more than Billy Lee Riley… By Rocko Jerome Sam Phillips:…
More than 60 years after the release of their debut album and iconic signature hit, the legacy of The Shadows and their Strat-wielding lead guitarist is as potent as ever.…
Photo by Will Cornfield A diverse selection of vocal-free tracks make the cut for the acclaimed Rochester, NY-based guitarist Greg Townson is one of the busiest guitarists on the rockin’…
The fabulous foursome from the West Country made a splash with their debut EP. Now they’re bringing their party-loving garage rock to beat fans on both sides of the Atlantic.…
Performing under a unique yet poignant pseudonym, Procol Harum kick out the jams with an under-the-radar gem of 50s rock’n’roll… What’s the first thing that springs to mind when you…
Emerald Records’ latest protégé talks to Sheree Homer about his love of the musical giants of the 50s and their influence on his new EP… After learning the ropes from his…
A few hours before the Million Dollar Quartet gathered around the piano, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis laid down a stone-cold rockabilly classic, one whose history stretched back over…