Decca [a record company] … think they have an answer to the Liverpool boys who record for Columbia and Parlophone. They are pledging their faith in a London group, The Rolling Stones. Herald Express, Torquay, England, June 7, 1963 From the start, the press played up the rivalry between the Liverpool-based Beatles and the London-based … Continue reading Rolling Stones: “It can’t be long before they’re challenging the Beatles”
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Taylor Swift: “The song is about the haunting power of country music”
Born: December 13. 1989 Taylor Swift was a misunderstood teenager … STONE HARBOR – When Taylor Swift, 14, lived in Wyomissing, Pa., she wanted to do two things – fit in with her friends and pursue a career as a country music singer and songwriter. It wasn’t a good fit. Her friends didn’t like country … Continue reading Taylor Swift: “The song is about the haunting power of country music”
Jimi Hendrix: “London’s gone potty about him”
Born: November 11, 1942 Died: September 18, 1970 HEY JOE – Jimi Hendrix (Polydor) – At last! ... Long-haired American Jimi Hendrix has a real smash on his hands. Discovered and shipped to England by Chas Chandler, this coloured singer keeps a crater full of explosion bubbling under the song – and it’s a must. Evening … Continue reading Jimi Hendrix: “London’s gone potty about him”
The Beatles: “Were they a one-hit group or could they repeat their success?”
Before they were the Beatles, they were the Quarrymen, Johnny and the Moondogs, the Rainbows, Beatals, and then the Silver Beetles … Cass and the Casanovas … will be missing from the Thursday “rock” nights in the institute for the next few weeks. They are going on tour with Billy Fury, one of the teenage … Continue reading The Beatles: “Were they a one-hit group or could they repeat their success?”
Little Stevie Wonder: “If I could see for one minute, I could see the whole world”
Born: May 13, 1950 Little Stevie Wonder is one of those prodigies in whom the Americans specialize. Evening Standard, London, March 20, 1965 By March of 1965, Wonder, 14, was already an international star. Here’s how it all began … Brought to the attention of Barry Gordy, head of Tamla and Motown records, [Little Stevie … Continue reading Little Stevie Wonder: “If I could see for one minute, I could see the whole world”
Bruce Springsteen: Mayhem at the Swim Club
Born: September 23, 1949 Before there was Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band … there was Bruce Springsteen and the Castiles; Earth; Child; and Steel Mill. So many bands! The Castiles (Springsteen on lead guitar, George Theiss on rhythm guitar, Curt Fluhr on bass, Paul Popkins percussion and Vince Maniello on drums) were Springsteen’s … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen: Mayhem at the Swim Club
Elvis Presley: “Moved like the springs of a broken sofa”
Born: January 8, 1935 Died: August 16, 1977 Before he was the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis was known as the Bopping Hillbilly and the King of Western Bop, and he moved around the stage like the springs of a broken sofa. In other words: The world (and press) didn’t know what to make … Continue reading Elvis Presley: “Moved like the springs of a broken sofa”
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