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Elvis Presley's Concept Album

Harley Payette explains why he thinks that the "I'm 10,000 Years Old - Elvis Country" album "tells us as much about the man who created it as anything he ever did."

Song of the week

Each week we showcase a classic track as Song of the Week. Check the current and past choices.

Johnny Otis obituary - 1921-2012

The "Godfather of R&B," Johnny Otis, passed away on January 17 at the age of 90.

Bruce Springsteen releases We Take Care Of Our Own single

Take a listen to Bruce Springsteen's new single, released ahead of his upcoming 17th studio album "Wrecking Ball."

Before they were famous - high school yearbook photos

See if you can identify these stars before they were famous.

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Archive for September, 2009

Jerry Lee Lewis profile

Written by admin on September 29, 2009 – 7:45 pm -

Today is Jerry Lee Lewis’ 74th birthday. The rock ‘n’ roll pioneer was born September 29, 1935 in Ferriday, Louisiana.

Like many of the great early rockers, including Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis recorded at Sun Studios in Memphis. He had already been turned down by both the Grand Ole Opry and the Louisiana Hayride when he arrived at Sun Studios in November 1956. After an impressive audition, he began recording for the label both as a session musician and solo artist. In late 1956/early 1957, Lewis played piano on tracks such as Carl Perkins’ “Matchbox”, “Your True Love”, “You Can Do No Wrong”, and “Put Your Cat Clothes On”, and Billy Lee Riley’s “Flyin’ Saucers Rock’n'Roll. Read more »

Tags: great balls of fire, jerry lee lewis, last man standing, million dollar quarter, sun records, sun studios
Posted in Rock 'n' roll | 2 Comments »

Happy Birthday Bruce Springsteen – 60 today!

Written by admin on September 23, 2009 – 12:02 am -

Today is the 60th birthday of the legendary Bruce Springsteen. Springsteen was born in Long Branch, New Jersey on September 23rd 1949 and spent his childhood and high school years in Freehold Boro.

Watching recent live shows, it’s hard to believe that The Boss is turning 60 as his incredible energy and passion are undiminished. Read more »

Tags: born to run, Bruce Springsteen, bruce springsteen 60th birthday, dancing in the dark
Posted in American Rock | 1 Comment »

Ronnie Spector sings Amy Winehouse

Written by admin on September 18, 2009 – 5:44 pm -

The Ronettes are my favourite girl group of the 60s, primarily because Ronnie Spector was such a charismatic and talented performer – and of course because of Phil Spector’s brilliant studio production.

Today I want to highlight two performances featuring Ronnie – one vintage and one modern. But first, some background on the group.

Tags: back to black, back to black mp3, be my baby, download back to black, phil spector, ronnie sings amy winehouse, ronnie spector, ronnie spector back to black, the ronettes, the wall of sound
Posted in 60s pop | No Comments »

The Beatles remasters

Written by admin on September 9, 2009 – 9:21 am -

It’s Beatles Day on Classic Pop Icons today as, after a two-decade wait for fans, digitally remastered versions of all of the Beatles studio albums have been released, along with mono and stereo box sets.

Each album features the original UK track listings and artwork, as well as expanded booklets with original and newly written liner notes and rare photos.