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Vintage Rock
In 2019, Jerry Lee Lewis granted Vintage Rock a rare interview that took in his early influences, Sun Records, family, religion, The Beatles, self-belief and – of course – rock’n’roll……
Queen of Nashville’s Royal Family, Lydia Brittan left Christian music to chase her dreams, spurred on by tragedy and driven to spread the gospel of the transformative power of music……
We meet the winsome Italian trio making waves on the live scene with their authentic brand of no-nonsense stripped-back rockabilly… By Craig Brackenridge Italian trio The Glad Rags seem to…
Celebrating 65 years in the music industry, Cliff Richard has announced the release of his brand new orchestral album, a career-spanning hit-laden collection with a full orchestra. Featuring 12 tracks…
Showaddywaddy’s former lead singer for almost four decades now manages the band. This year, they celebrate their 50th anniversary with an extensive tour and boxset. By Douglas McPherson For the…
The original British guitar hero tells us of meeting the young singer who would change his life. By Paul Balmer Born Brian Robson Rankin in Newcastle in 1941, the future…
The Zombies are alive and well as their frontman picks the songs that shaped his career Long Tall Sally – Little Richard, 1956 I really became interested in music when…
In this interview from 2020, the evergreen entertainer talked us through his early career at the epicentre of British rock’n’roll… “I never wanted to be a singer,” says Joe Brown…
When Miss Tennessee met the King of rock’n’roll, it was the start of a fairytale romance that was doomed to end in sadness. Linda Thompson recalls the four-and-a-half years she…
A low-budget movie designed to cash in on the emergence of rock’n’roll, Jamboree captured performances by Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Carl Perkins, Charlie Gracie and others… By Douglas McPherson…