The one musician John Lennon called “the greatest rock ‘n’ roll poet”
The Beatles singer John Lennon was a huge fan of Chuck Berry, so much so he called him his "hero" John and "the greatest rock ...
Marketplace1d
The Black artists who preceded — and inspired — the king of rock ‘n’ roll
These are questions and themes tackled in Preston Lauterbach’s new book, “Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King.” Lauterbach joined “Marketplace Morning Report” host David ...
The day Gene Simmons first encountered rock ‘n’ roll: “Never seen a television set”
A look at the nature of inspiration, via Gene Simmons moving to the US at eight, discovering rock music, comics and movies, ...
The Inter-Mountain19h
Elkins band looks to spread rock ‘n’ roll joy across state
A local rock ‘n’ roll show band, E11EVEN, is beginning its maiden tour across the state. Founded 10 years ago by Elkins ...
New book 'Before Elvis' explores the music of the Black artists who influenced the King
Preston Lauterbach's new book, "Before Elvis," celebrates the many Black artists who shaped Elvis Presley’s creative vision ...
Deseret News archives: The ‘day the music died’ included plane crashes across America
On Feb. 3, 1959, plane accident took the lives of entertainers Holly, Valens, Richardson. Americans died in several other air ...
Sioux City Journal8d
Two new music programs coming to the Encounter Center
Cowboy poetry and good old rock 'n roll are coming to the Betty Strong Encounter Center. Veteran singer-songwriter Michael ...