Category Archives: Rock & Roll

Who Is Hank C. Burnette?

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Tony

Well, he is Swedish and his real name is Sven-Ă…ke Högberg, but is better known as ‘The Legendary Hank C. Burnette’. He has released over 70 records and CDs the first being on the US Blue Horizon label out of … Continue reading →

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The Texas Box – 1950s and 1960s Oddball Record Labels

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Tony

Now here is something! A 10 CD limited edition box set of obscure Texas Rockabilly, Hillbilly and Country Bop – comes complete with 200 page hardback book, 12″ x 12″ style box-set – a stunning selection of rare records.  Retailing at around … Continue reading →

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Once Again!! By Public Demand! Santa and His Reindeers sing an R&B version of ‘White Christmas’!

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Tony

Fantastic cartoon of Santa and his Reindeers’ performing ‘White Christmas’ (or rather to the great 1954 version by The Drifters, with the legendary Clyde McPhatter taking the high notes!). You can’t fail to be impressed! Wonderful stuff!

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Great film of The Treniers – what a band!

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Tony

Fantastic 48 minute film of the legendary rhythm & blues and rock ‘n’n roll group The Treniers from the private collection of Milt Trenier. Thanks to Doug Price for sending this over.

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Bobby Parker – Major Influence On Beatles and Led Zep RIP

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Tony

Washington DC bluesman Bobby Parker, who died on November 1st aged 76, will forever be associated with The Beatles and Led Zeppelin. Why? Well both bands adapted the guitar intro to his biggest number, ‘Watch Your Step’ cut for V … Continue reading →

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Country Music Posters On Display In London

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Tony

Chelsea Space is to present the first UK exhibition dedicated to American letterpress printed music industry posters from Nashville in November and December. The posters printed using the letterpress process provide a rare opportunity to view archive material and some … 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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Fats Domino Documentary – 45 Minute Film Of 1962 Domino Gig Found In France

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Tony

‘The Big Beat – The Story of Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew’ is the story of how Fats and Dave’s music  became rock & roll and how it effectively broke down the colour barriers that  paved the way for racial … Continue reading →

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Dust & Grooves Road Trip: Digging For America’s Finest Record Collectors

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Tony

Dust & Grooves Road Trip: Digging for America’s Finest Record Collectors will take place between August 22nd and September 22nd, 2013. The purpose of the this trip is to document and photograph vinyl record collectors throughout the U.S.A. and gather material … Continue reading →

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