Link Wray
Link Wray was one of the most influential rock guitarists of the 1950s. His recording of “Rumble,” with distortion, fuzz tone and power chords had a profound influence on rock guitarists during that...
View ArticleLulu Belle and Scotty
Lulu Belle and Scotty were popular stars on The National Barn Dance, broadcast on WLS in Chicago. Known as the “Hayloft Sweethearts,” because they were part of the “Hayloft Gang,” the name given to the...
View ArticleLittle Eva
The story of Little Eva and her hit, “The Loco-Motion” has often been told as the story of a songwriter’s baby sitter who recorded a demo for them which turned into a lucky hit. However, there’s much...
View ArticleTab Smith
During the 1930s and 1940s, Tab Smith was an in-demand jazz saxophonist, performing with the Count Basie and Lucky Millinder bands and recording with a number of bands and soloists, including Coleman...
View ArticleClay Aiken
During the second season of “American Idol” in 2003, Clay Aiken finished second to Ruben Studdard in a vote so close that both were awarded recording contracts. Since that time, Clay has done a number...
View ArticleJimmy Capps
Jimmy Capps is a studio guitarist who has played on thousands of recordings as well as in the Staff Band at the Grand Ole Opry. Hit recordings that Capps as played on include “Stand By Your Man” by...
View ArticleThe Embers
Beach music, sometimes known as Carolina Beach Music, has a long history, going back to the period just after World War II into the mid-1950s when bands played early Rhythm and Blues and Rock’n’Roll...
View ArticleFantasia
Fantasia was the winner on “American Idol” during its third in 2004. Since that time she has had number one singles, gold and platinum albums and won numerous awards, including a Grammy. Fantasia...
View ArticleLulu Belle and Scotty
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