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Son House was born Eddie James House, Jr. this day in 1902. He first recorded for Paramount in 1930 but those recordings didn't sell well due to the depression. He was rediscovered in the mid-60's and recorded and toured until the time of his death in 1988. Enjoy some select videos as we remember this great blues man! "Preachin' ...
EMI announces they have now stopped producing 78rpm records this day in 1959 giving way to the more popular 7" 45rpms. Pictured above are a couple of my favorite 78's...Big Mama Thornton's "Hound Dog" and Johnny Cash's "I Walk The Line". Elvis- "Mystery Train" 78 (on Sun) Robert Johnson- "Sweet Home Chicago" 78 Johnny Burnette Trio- "Honey H...
The Beach Boys' Mike Love (2nd from right) was born this day in 1941. Love is a first cousin with Brian, Carl and Dennis Wilson. Mike, along with Bruce Johnston, Al Jardine, Brian Wilson and David Marks, will hit the road for a 50th Anniversary tour as well as a new studio Beach Boys album this year. "Do It Again" (50th Anniversary Edi...
Billy Burnette is giving away the title cut to his latest album, "Rock N Roll With It". Once you get a taste of the title cut, you'll want to get the whole album! Get the mp3 here- http://billyburnette.net/contact/
photo courtesy of Dean Torrence Dean Torrence of Jan & Dean fame was born this day in 1940. In case you missed our interview from December, take a look HERE . He's a true gentleman and joy to speak with. Also, check out his art at http://thegalleryhb.com . designed by Dean Torrence
The Beatles (with Pete Best still on drums) first appeared on the BBC this day in 1962 on the radio show "Teenagers Turn" playing songs like Roy Orbison's "Dream Baby", Chuck Berry's "Memphis" and The Marvelettes "Please Mister Postman". Hear these BBC recordings here-
If you like The Beach Boys, The Grassroots, Burt Bacharach, Neil Diamond and other 60's groups, you'll love this fresh take on a familiar sound by The Explorers Club. Plus, it's only $5 from Amazon mp3 downloads so don't miss this one!!! new album announcement snippet of new album
You may remember Lee Rocker from his bass slappin' days in The Stray Cats. He continues those wild rockabilly days with his new project, Night Train To Memphis . He performs such classics as "Rockabilly Boogie", "That's Alright Mama", "Twenty Flight Rock" and so many more. Don't delay....pick up yours NOW!! fun in the studio....
June Carter was touring with Johnny Cash in 1968 when he proposed to her on stage in Ontario, Canada on February 22nd. She said "yes" and the couple married on March 1st, 1968 in Franklin, KY. Enjoy some clips of this one of a kind couple: "Jackson" "Long-Legged Guitar Pickin' Man" "It Ain't Me Babe" "If I Were A Carpenter"
It is with great sadness that I learn of Davy Jones' passing today (pictured in the middle above with fellow members of The Monkees Peter Tork left and Micky Dolenz right). We were looking to do an interview in the coming weeks here as well. Here's a tribute to his humor and music. RIP Davy!! "Daydream Believer" "Valleri" "Look O...
Johnny Cash would have been 80 years old today! Cash was born on February 26th, 1932 in Kingsland, AR. His legacy and influence is far reaching. He was elected in the Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame in 1977, the Country Music Hall Of Fame in 1980 and the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1992. While it would be impossible to post ...
Billy Burnette is releasing "Rock N Roll With It" (title cut from his recent album) to Triple A radio! Below are just some of the hundreds of stations receiving the single. If you live in one of these markets, check them out and request the new single!! CIDR Detroit, MI http://www.939theriverradio.com/ KBAC S...
Just having fun with a great classic called "Tear It Up" originally by The Rock N Roll Trio (Johnny Burnette, Dorsey Burnette and Paul Burlison). Here's several versions including Dorsey's son, Billy. Enjoy! Rock N Roll Trio (recorded live)- Rod Stewart- Billy Burnette- Stray Cats with Dave Edmunds- Mick Fleetwood's Zoo (with Billy Bur...
