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The first rock 'n' roll song to top the Billboard charts made history 70 years ago—and more of the biggest moments in rock history
Using a variety of sources, Stacker created a chronological list of how the long, loud, and rebellious history of rock 'n' ...
The most important lyricist in rock ‘n’ roll history, according to Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend made his mark with The Who as a very spiritual lyricist. He took the introspection of Bob Dylan and brought it into the world of rock 'n' roll.
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Libertyville author’s latest book is a portal to rock ‘n’ roll history
For those who weren’t, it’s a portal to rock ‘n’ roll history. Both books are part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s Library and Archives used for education, research and th ...
Johnny Ace: The game of Russian roulette that killed the true king of rock ‘n’ roll
Rock and roll lost plenty of stars early on in their careers, but there has arguably never been a more tragic tale than the story of Johnny Ace.
Listen to the Dawn of Rock ’n’ Roll, Captured at Sun Studio
The Memphis landmark where Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Howlin’ Wolf recorded turns 75 on Friday.
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The rock ’n’ roll history of Cyclone Taylor Arena
“East Van usually gets that reputation, but there’s a history of west side rock ‘n’ roll that we’ve mostly forgotten about.” Chapman, the celebrated author of such books as The Last ...
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The Rock n' Roll Express Share How They Got Their Name
The Rock and Roll Express explains how they got their tag team name. In the early 1980s, Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton began ...
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Renzoni book highlights area, state disc jockeys in early days of rock ‘n’ roll
Magic Moments & Unforgettable Disc Jockeys" by Tony Renzoni, History Press, 176 pages, $24.99 If you were raised in Waterbury ...
The Doors ushered the Morrison Hotel into rock history. Can that save it? 'The world is watching'
Years of neglect left the Morrison Hotel in disrepair. And just as it was set for a new lease on life, a fire tore through ...
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Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Won’t Change Its Name, Won’t Rule Out New Category For Lawyers
The 2024 class — which included Mary J. Blige, A Tribe Called Quest, Cher, and more — might be among its least rock ‘n’ roll in history. John Sykes, who’s been Rock Hall chairman since ...
Dax Harwood Pitched Bringing The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express To This Week’s AEW Events In North Carolina
Dax Harwood had a hand in bringing Rock ‘n’ Roll to North Carolina this weekend. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express is one of the ...