Category Archives: Rock & Roll

The Passion Of Chris Strachwitz

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Tony

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 →

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Interview With Charlie Gillett From 2008

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Tony

 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 →

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Dylan Box Set Of 42 Albums Out November 4th

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Tony

‘The Complete Bob Dylan Album Collection, Volume One’ will be a deluxe box set featuring all of Dylan’s original studio and live albums 42 albums in all. Fourteen albums of these have been newly remastered  and each is housed in … Continue reading →

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The Johnny Otis Show – Stunning 60 Minutes!

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Tony
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AKA Doc Pomus

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Tony

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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Bear Family Presents…..The Sun Records Story

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Tony
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R&B Pioneer Little Willie Littlefield RIP

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Tony

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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Billy Vera Interviewed On ‘Crabbeman’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival’

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Tony

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Ponderosa Stomp To Feature 60’s Women R&B Singers

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Tony

Three of the greatest female vocalists of the 1960s will headline this years Ponderosa Stomp in New Orleans. Justine ‘Baby’ Washington, Chris Clark and Maxine Brown performed during the years in which racial discrimination was prevalent, travel was difficult and … Continue reading →

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Jordanaires Gordon Stoker Passes

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Tony

Gordon Stoker, lead tenor of the Jordanaires Elvis Presley’s backing group died on March 27th after a long illness at the age of 88. His son, Alan, told the Associated Press that he died at his home in Brentwood, TN. … Continue reading →

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