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The Little Richard Deep Cut That Shows a More Soulful Side of His Debut Album

The Little Richard Deep Cut That Shows a More Soulful Side of His Debut Album

Little Richard's debut album is packed with hits, but one overlooked song reveals a side of the rock and roll architect many have never heard.

How Etta James Stayed Relevant Across Decades of Changing American Music

How Etta James Stayed Relevant Across Decades of Changing American Music

Explore the six-decade career of Etta James and discover how her raw authenticity and refusal to be defined by one genre made her a timeless icon.

From 28,000 Fans in Baltimore to $50,000 Paydays, Beatlemania Exploded

From 28,000 Fans in Baltimore to $50,000 Paydays, Beatlemania Exploded

The English rock group the Beatles embarked on a significant tour of the United States and Canada between August 19 and September 20, 1964. This ex...

Eric Burdon Initially Mistook Hendrix's Final Poem for a Suicide Note

Eric Burdon Initially Mistook Hendrix's Final Poem for a Suicide Note

Jimi Hendrix's death on September 18, 1970, in London, marked a tragic end to the life of a musical icon. While the immediate cause of death was de...

Jim Morrison Sang the Forbidden Light My Fire Lyric on National TV

Jim Morrison Sang the Forbidden Light My Fire Lyric on National TV

The Doors, with Jim Morrison as their charismatic frontman, rapidly ascended to national recognition in the late 1960s, marked by their distinctive...

Why Polished Production Does Not Automatically Hurt an Americana Record

Why Polished Production Does Not Automatically Hurt an Americana Record

Exploring why polished, high-cost studio production can enhance, rather than betray, the storytelling and emotional core of modern Americana music.

Why Room Sound Matters on Americana Records That Aim for a Live Feel

Why Room Sound Matters on Americana Records That Aim for a Live Feel

Discover why the sense of space on Americana records isn't an accident, but a key ingredient for capturing the raw, authentic energy of a live show.

The Twist Went From a Hank Ballard B-Side to a Billboard No. 1

The Twist Went From a Hank Ballard B-Side to a Billboard No. 1

"The Twist" is an American song that transcended its musical origins to become a global dance phenomenon. Originally written and released by Hank B...

How Chubby Checker Turned The Twist Into an International Dance Fad

How Chubby Checker Turned The Twist Into an International Dance Fad

Ernest Evans, known professionally as Chubby Checker, is an American rock and roll singer and dancer whose name became synonymous with the dance cr...

How Rock ’n’ Roll DNA Runs Through the Americana Awards

How Rock ’n’ Roll DNA Runs Through the Americana Awards

Exploring the deep-rooted connections between rock and roll and the Americana genre, as seen through the lens of the annual Americana Honors & Awards.

The 3 Longest-Held Vocal Notes In Rock History Have Us Gasping For Air

The 3 Longest-Held Vocal Notes In Rock History Have Us Gasping For Air

Some rock singers have operatic vocal cords and breathing techniques, and if you don't believe us, try emulating these epic notes at your next karaoke session.

On This Day: The Beatles' 1964 North American Tour Neared Its Epic Finale

On This Day: The Beatles' 1964 North American Tour Neared Its Epic Finale

The Beatles' 1964 North American tour was a monumental undertaking, not just for the band members but for an entire entourage of support staff, jou...