Rockabilly


  • The Night Carl Perkins Gave Rock ‘n’ Roll Its Swagger: The Story of “Blue Suede Shoes”

    On December 19, 1955, Carl Perkins stepped into Memphisโ€™ Sun Studio with a song that would become a cornerstone of rock โ€˜nโ€™ roll history. But like most great music moments, the creation of Blue Suede Shoes wasnโ€™t so much a straight line as it was a tangled web of stories, late-night drives, and serendipitous inspiration.…

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  • The King at the Garden: Elvis Presley’s 1972 Triumph

    June 10, 1972, was no ordinary day at Madison Square Garden. The hallowed halls, famous for hosting legendary sports battles and unforgettable music performances, were about to witness another momentous event. Elvis Presley, the King of Rock โ€˜nโ€™ Roll, was back in New York City for the first time since the โ€™50s. This wasnโ€™t just…

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  • Elvis Presley’s 1954 Opry Debut: A Pivotal Moment in Rock ‘n’ Roll History

    Elvis Presleyโ€™s 1954 Opry Debut remains an iconic moment in music history. While today we easily associate Elvis with his swiveling hips and captivating dulcet tones, the music world of 1954 did not immediately recognize the impending legend from Tupelo, Mississippi. Yet, on October 2nd of that year, he stepped onto the revered Grand Ole…

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