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Rockabilly
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…
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…
Elvis Presley The ’68 Comeback Special was a vital turning point in the life of The King of Rock’n’Roll. It re-energised his career, reformed his image for a new generation…
We rewind the clock to tell the story behind Eddie Cochran’s Summertime Blues. The singer-songwriter’s first US Top 10 hit, written with manager Jerry Capehart about teenage frustration, elevated him…
In our latest issue, as Stray Cats celebrate 45 years in music, we speak exclusively to drummer Slim Jim Phantom about the band’s incredible story as rockabilly revolutionaries. Elsewhere, we…
In our latest issue, to mark 60 years since his passing, we celebrate rockabilly trailblazer Johnny Burnette. Talking exclusively to Vintage Rock, Johnny’s son Rocky Burnette reflects on the legacy…