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The Trojan Records Story – Rob Bell and Rusty Zinn Interview
Rob Bell and Rusty Zinn to talk about their contributions to Trojan’s latest release – ‘The Trojan Story’. Rob Bell was the brains behind the original release of ‘The Trojan Story’ back in 1971, exactly 50 years later he talks … Continue reading
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The Passion Of Chris Strachwitz
Chris Strachwitz is a man possessed. “El Fanatico,†Ry Cooder calls him. A song catcher, dedicated to recording the traditional, regional, down home music of America, his adopted home after his family left Germany at the close of WWII. Mance … Continue reading
Posted in 78rpm, Americana, Blues, Cassette, Country/Hillbilly, Gospel, Jazz, Rare Records, Rhythm & Blues, Rock & Roll, Roots, Uncategorized, Website, World Music
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Interview With Charlie Gillett From 2008
 The late Charlie Gillett was a renowned broadcaster, journalist and author. He wrote the acclaimed and influential ‘Sound Of The City’ (“the first serious and comprehensive history of rock & roll”) and the story of Atlantic Records ‘Making Tracks’. … Continue reading
Posted in 45 rpm, 78rpm, Americana, Blues, Books, Film -TV, Gospel, Rare Records, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, Rock & Roll, Roots, Soul, Vinyl, Website, World Music, You Tube
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Blues Unlimted Exhibition In Bexhill Museum
Bexhill Museum is pleased to announce a new exhibition for 2019 – BLUES UNLIMITED. Did you know Bexhill was the birthplace of Blues Unlimited Magazine? This small exhibition explains the foundations of the magazine and the personnel involved. It charts … Continue reading
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The Johnny Otis Show – Stunning 60 Minutes!
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AKA Doc Pomus
Jerome ‘Doc’ Pomus was one of the world’s greatest songwriters. He wrote million sellers for Ray Charles, The Drifters, Joe Turner, Elvis, The Coasters, Dion and The Belmonts, Andy Williams and countless others. He was also a blues shouter who … Continue reading
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Help Needed With New Syl Johnson Documentary Film
Syl Johnson was born Sylvester Thompson in rural Holly Springs, Mississippi. Young Syl spent his days picking cotton alongside his brothers and sisters, and his nights on the front porch learning the blues from his father and his uncles. His … Continue reading
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Bear Family Presents…..The Sun Records Story
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R&B Pioneer Little Willie Littlefield RIP
One of the pioneers of 1950s rhythm & blues music, pianist, singer and songwriter, Little Willie Littlefield died on June 23rd in Holland, after a long battle with cancer. His family made the announcement of his death on June 28th … Continue reading
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