Marshall Chess’ Introduction To Chess Records
Founded in Chicago, in 1950, by two Polish immigrants, Leonard and Phil Chess – formerly Czyz – Chess Records quickly became home to some of...
Tom Jones Scores His First No.1 With ‘It’s Not Unusual’
When 24-year-old Tom Jones released his second single for Decca Records in February 1965, it seemed to take everyone by surprise. It entered the chart...
‘Travelin’ Man’: The Ricky Nelson No.1 Rescued From The Trash
“Travelin’ Man,” the song that became the second and final US No.1 single for one of pop’s original heartthrobs, Ricky Nelson, was one that was...
The Best Prog Rock Bassists: 20 Essential Musicians
The bass player is traditionally the “quiet one” in a band – or as Spinal Tap’s Derek Smalls would put it, the lukewarm water. But...
‘A Beard Of Stars’: Marc Bolan Paves The Way For Superstardom
“Something was definitely happening,” said Tony Visconti. “We knew we were getting closer to what we wanted.” The American-born producer was talking about A Beard...
‘Dream Baby’: Glen Campbell Pays Tribute To Roy Orbison
Even beyond his peerless voice and superb skills as a guitarist, another part of the huge and enduring appeal of Glen Campbell lies in his...