Introduction to Chuck Berry

Introduction to Chuck Berry

Welcome to our site for Chuck Berry. Here you will find videos, resources, articles, news and much more all about Chuck Berry. If Elvis Presley was proclaimed “The King of Rock and Roll”, Chuck Berry, on the other hand, was touted as the “Father of Rock and Roll” during the 50s music … Read more

How Did Mick Ronson’s Underrated Genius Shape Rock Music?

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Mick Ronson, a name often mentioned in the shadows of rock legends, deserves a spotlight of his own. Known primarily for his collaboration with David Bowie, Ronson was more than just a guitarist for The Spiders from Mars. His influence on rock music, particularly in the 1970s, was profound, yet it remains … Read more

In Depth Guide to Classic Rock

Classic rock today

Classic rock has been branded “dead” one too many times. Although many die-hard fans will beg to differ, the truth is simply that classic rock is now a mere shadow of what it used to be. While there are new rock bands that may have yet to attain the classic rock status … Read more

Key Events in Rock and Roll History

Elvis Presley during a promotion shoot for Jailhouse Rock

If you’re seriously into rock and roll, wanting to discover its colorful history most likely comes naturally to you. You even wish there’s a rock and roll subject in your class! Anyway, here are some of the major events that, in our opinion, forever shaped the landscape of rock and roll and … Read more

Classic Rock

Classic Rock

When it comes to music genres, rock is one of the most popular. There are also many different types of rock music, such as country-rock, dance-rock, electronic rock, funk rock, and more. The genre dominated FM radio stations from the 1960s to the 1980s. In the present time, those music are grouped … Read more

The Biggest Scandals of the ‘80s

Chuck Berry

The ‘80s saw several significant moments such as the eradication of smallpox, Ronal Reagan being elected as the President of the United States, and the Rubik’s cube rise to popularity. However, the ‘80s also saw several well-known names fall from grace. From sex scandals to corruption scandals, the ‘80s seemed like every … Read more

Artist Profile: Steve Winwood

Artist Profile Steve Winwood

Steve Winwood was born as Stephen Laurence Winwood on May 1948. He is an English singer and musician who played different genres including blue-eyed soul, rhythm and blues, progressive rock, jazz, blues rock, and pop. Steve Winwood became a key member for different groups such as Traffic,The Spencer Davis Group, and Blind … Read more

Music Legends: Ray Charles

Music Legends Ray Charles

Introduction Ray Charles was an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and pianist who became one of the pioneers and most important figures of soul during the 50s and 60s music era. He is called “The Genius” of soul music. He combined soul, R&B, gospel, pop and country to create enduring oldies classic … Read more

Charlie Gracie, One of Rock and Roll’s Pioneers

Charlie Gracie One of Rock and Rolls Pioneers

Introduction to Charlie Gracie Charlie Gracie (born Charles Anthony Graci in 1936, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American rock and roll and R&B singer and guitarist, considered one of the earliest rock pioneers. Gracie’s earliest record was the popular song by Fats Waller, “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a … Read more

The Story and Music of Geoffrey Turton aka Jefferson

Classic Rock Music

Introduction to Jefferson Geoffrey Turton is a Birmingham-born British singer who recorded under the stage name Jefferson during the 60s music era A former toolmaker, he started as a lead singer and guitarist of The Rockin’ Berries, whose popular material consisted of covers.  He started his solo career after the Rockin’ Berries … Read more

Music of the 1950s

Music of the 1950s

The 1950s evokes many thoughts in people’s minds. Those can range from the golden age of Americana to final years of segregation in America. One things is for sure the music scene began to significantly change. The United States during the 1950s America experienced an economic boom after the Second World War. … Read more