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Vintage Rock
Nobody tore down the walls between country and rock’n’roll like Wanda Jackson, and the long-playing pinnacle of her ferocious talent was Rockin’ With Wanda! Randy Fox looks at a timeless…
With a career that spans six decades, Georgie Fame made his name in the 60s with three No.1 hits and over 20 albums since. At 17, Fame was touring Britain…
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.…
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…
The Bullets have been pumping out prime-cut rockabilly for over 30 years now. Here, vocalist Brett Waters shares his personal rockin’ Top 10… Peggy Sue – Buddy Holly, 1957 Like…
Party anthem. Posthumous monster hit. Jackie Wilson’s all-time classic 1957 single didn’t just kickstart the great man’s solo career, but also provided the foundations for the rise of Hitsville USA.…
The Texas Cat Music king gives us the lowdown on his unconventional tribute to Sun Records, bringing the gospel of raw rockabilly to Argentina, and the enduring appeal of lo-fi…