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On 14 August 1964, the hot-rockin’ career of Johnny Burnette was tragically cut short when he died in a boating accident on Clear Lake, California. On the 60th anniversary of…
Brenda Lee belied her age on feisty rockers like Bigelow 6-200, Rock The Pop, Dynamite, Little Jonah (Rock On Your Steel Guitar) and Let’s Jump The Broomstick. But her second…
The ultimate rockabilly cult figure, Charlie Feathers cut classics like Tongue-Tied Jill and Bottle To The Baby but recognition was not easy to come by… Max Décharné in his A…
After over two decades on the rockin’ scene Charlie Hightone unveils Haunted Rhythm, his new album project, and looks back on a varied career with Vintage Rock. Words by Craig…
Review – Elvis Presley: The Complete 1950’s Studio Masters + The Complete RCA Studio Masters 1960-62 ★★★★☆ Words By Steve Harnell As a comprehensive deep dive into the King’s opening half-decade…
A ‘second-best of’ by Chuck Berry would destroy most artists’ greatest hits – Here Vintage Rock lists its Top 20 Lesser-Known Chuck Tracks Words by Douglas McPherson No rock’n’roller except…
From a rough tape cut for two bucks in 1952 to timeless rockers to the sweeping country heartbreakers of his later years, Vintage Rock picks our Top 40 Essential Jerry…
For its 60th anniversary, Vintage Rock celebrated one of Elvis Presley’s very best musicals – a film that for once paired him with a leading lady every bit as charismatic…
On 29 November Decca will reissue the acclaimed album Buddy Holly With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – True Love Ways. This extraordinary collection of Buddy Holly’s timeless songs, beautifully arranged…
Sir Cliff Richard has announced his Can’t Stop Me Now 2025 UK Tour. The highly anticipated live concerts will take place at some of Britain’s most iconic venues, including two…