Darrel Higham has been a leading light on the UK rockin’ scene for more than 30 years. The acclaimed rockabilly guitarist rose to fame via his work with Imelda May…
Despite Nancy Sinatra’s involvement, Elvis Presley’s Speedway soundtrack would become one of the King’s lowest-selling records. By the middle of the 60s, Elvis’ soundtrack album sales were plunging, so much so…
With his motorvatin’ debut hit, Maybellene, Chuck Berry combined country and blues, resulting in a song that raced towards the future. As the pioneering classic turns 70, we declare: “Hail!…
In our Lowdown on Jerry Lee Lewis we explore how The Killer’s piano-pounding career lasted for more than 70 years… In 2006, Jerry Lee Lewis released Last Man Standing, a…
Guaranteed to break up the house with his frantic blowing, Big Jay McNeely reigned as ‘King Of The Honkers’ for 70 years and was still wowing audiences in his late…
In our Lowdown on Carl Perkins, we celebrate how the legendary rocker lit the rockabilly fire with classics like Matchbox, Blue Suede Shoes, Dixie Fried, Pink Pedal Pushers and many…
From busking in Bury to captivating millions online, Elliot James Reay has channelled the sounds of his idols to emerge as one to watch… Hailing from Bury, Greater Manchester, Elliot…
A complex character and turbulent trailblazer, Gene Vincent was an original rock’n’roll renegade. Vintage Rock meets with the legend’s daughter Melody Craddock, Matchbox’s Graham Fenton, Deke Dickerson and tribute artist…
In our Lowdown on Eddie Cochran, we celebrate how, despite his tender years, the pioneering rocker left numerous classics of lasting influence and inspired a generation… Eddie Cochran’s place in…
Elvis Presley’s Kissin’ Cousins from 1964 isn’t one of the King’s best movies, but there’s still much to savour on its No.6-charting soundtrack album… Words by Douglas McPherson Kissin’ Cousins…