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Founding Fathers

Founding Fathers: Dave Bartholomew

By Michael Verity | January 2, 2012

Dave Bartholomew Collaborator Fats Domino, 2010 (Kevin Winter/Getty Images) A much-lauded band leader, songwriter and arranger, Dave Bartholomew was a major force behind the early sounds of rock and roll. Read His Story Read more »

Founding Fathers

Founding Fathers: Bobby Charles

There's Very Little Footage of Bobby Charles Performing, Save for This Outtake From "The Last Waltz" (YouTube)

By Michael Verity | December 13, 2011

A celebrated Founding Father of the genre known as "Swamp Pop," Bobby Charles was fifteen years old when he first heard Fats Domino. From that moment on, his die was cast. Tell Me His Story Read more »

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Top 10 Rock And Roll Songs From This Day in 1959

The Everly Brothers, From a Classic Clip of "('Til) I Kissed Her" (YouTube)

By Michael Verity | November 16, 2011

On this day in 1959, the legendary duo of Rodgers and Hammerstein watched their work, The Sound of Music, premier on Broadway. Banking on the continued popularity of musicals, Columbia made a good bet and watched the original cast recording spend 16… Read more »

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Founding Fathers: Lee Allen

Lee Allen - "Walkin' With Mr. Lee" (Ember, 1958)

By Michael Verity | October 18, 2011

One of the greatest rock and roll saxophonists to ever touch a mouthpiece, Lee Allen created some of early R&B's most memorable riffs and solos. Click Here for His Story Read more »

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Top 10 Rhythm And Blues Songs From This Week, 1960

By Michael Verity | October 17, 2011

On this day in 1960, the Drifters' wonderful song, "Save the Last Dance for Me," topped the US Hot 100. Of the many singers who made hits with the Drifters, one of the best was Ben E. King, who sang on this single. … Read more »