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Trapped between the end of rock’s first outbreak and the arrival of Merseybeat, Del Shannon was a cross-generational talent whose music stills sounds fresh and surprising… Even in the early 1960s while…
Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys have lit up numerous stages and turntables worldwide, but which platters inspired the man himself? Forming Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys in Southern…
Although he was one of the prime architects of rock’n’roll, even architects need plans and bricks to see their dreams fulfilled – here we explore the roots of Chuck Berry.…
From busking on the streets of Bury to performing at Madison Square Garden, the meteoric rise of Elliot James Reay has been quite unbelievable. We catch up with the talented young…
A true Architect Of Rock’n’Roll, Little Richard burst onto the scene with a sound and spirit that refused to be contained. With his electrifying piano, flamboyant style, and unmistakable voice,…
Join Vintage Rock as we highlight 40 of the greatest Buddy Holly songs. Arranged in chronological order, they paint a distinct picture of his evolution as an incredible artist. As…
Ian Dury called Gene Vincent the first rock’n’roller to smash up hotel rooms. Mesmerising on stage, his recording legacy is greater than is often acknowledged… Gene Vincent is the rocker’s rocker.…
A “shy boy”, A “mama’s boy”, A boy so nervous that he would panic when his father dived into a swimming pool: The young Elvis Presley, according to family friends,…
After punk beginnings in amongst New York’s elite he led the way for the rockabilly revival in the States with the help of one of the golden era’s most unique…
Johnny B. Goode, Chuck Berry’s tale of a country boy axe hero was so sensational that NASA sent it into space just in case extraterrestrials were tuning in… Seventh on…