Category Archives: Film -TV

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

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Off The Record Presents: Joe Bussard

Published on 13th January 2017 ‘‘Off The Record Presents’ made this freat short film of the record collector’s version of the pilgrimage to Mecca – to Joe Bussard’s wonderful basement! Joe is the owner of one of the finest collections … 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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Bear Family Presents…..The Sun Records Story

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Bruce Springsteen & I

Due in cinemas in late July this feature film is directed by music video director Baillie Walsh. Created for fans, by fans, the film includes some of Bruce’s greatest songs along with previously unseen performances, alongside the remarkable stories of … Continue reading

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

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Great Version Of ‘Honey Bee’ By Muddy Waters

Fantastic version of Muddy Waters in 1970 playing ‘Honey Bee’ taken from German TV show ‘Beat Club’.

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A Tribute To Magic Slim

Morris Holt, better known to the blues world as Magic Slim, died on February 21st in a Philadelphia hospital at the age of 75. Just prior to his death rumours had been circulating of  Slim’s ill health. In 2009, the … Continue reading

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Shuggie Otis tour : Dogged by problems?

I like Shuggie Otis, but missed the London leg of his come-back tour. He is an excellent blues guitar player and was a rare talent. As a teenager, he had begun recording with his father Johnny. He made some good … Continue reading

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