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Critics haven’t always been kind to Singin’ To My Baby but while the only album released in Eddie Cochran’s lifetime lacks the songs that established him as one of the…
A musical snapshot of a man at the apex of his powers, 1957’s indispensable LP Here’s Little Richard combined all of Little Richard’s early Specialty hits up until 1957, and…
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…
Lloyd Price may never have been accorded the status of a true great, but his Lawdy Miss Clawdy was one of the cornerstone songs of rock’n’roll. Later dubbed ‘Mr Personality’…
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…
In our latest issue, as Elvis’ debut single That’s All Right approaches its 70th anniversary, we head to Memphis to check out the sights and sounds that influenced the King…
In our latest issue, we celebrate Wanda Jackson’s 70 years in music and include chats with the current generation of rockin’ female artists who pay tribute to the influence of…
In our latest issue, we celebrate the life and career of the King of Rock’n’Soul himself, Jackie Wilson, with the help of his son Bobby Brooks Wilson. Elsewhere, we take…