Roy Orbison And The Guitar He Named “Velvet” That Never Left His Side

April 3, 2025

Roy Orbison was not just a musician; he was a man who poured his heart and soul into his music. Known for his hauntingly beautiful voice and the signature sunglasses…

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The Runaways And The City Where No One Showed Up—Until Halfway Through Their Set

The night was supposed to be electric, filled with the pounding beat of drums and the roaring cheer of a crowd. The Runaways, a groundbreaking all-girl rock band from Los…

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Billy Fury And The Jukebox That Skipped His Song—So He Sang It Live At The Café

Billy Fury stepped into the cozy café, the faint aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingling with the chatter of patrons seated at small tables. It was 1961, a year that…

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Stray Cats And The Doo-Wop Band They Briefly Joined Just For A Studio Session

On a chilly autumn evening in 1982, a small group of stray cats gathered in an alley near a busy street in New York City. These weren’t just any stray…

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Billy Fury And The Girl In The Polka-Dot Dress Who Inspired Three Unreleased Tracks

Billy Fury was a shining star in the world of rock and roll, known for his mesmerizing voice and captivating performances. He had a dream that reached far beyond the…

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The Runaways And The Forever Flame In Every Girl Who Picks Up A Guitar

There was a time in the mid-1970s when rock and roll was a wild beast controlled by men. Guitars roared, drums thundered, and voices soared, but in this loud world,…

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The Everly Brothers And The Old Cassette Player That Finally Died While Playing Bye Bye Love

The sun dipped low in the sky, casting a warm golden glow across the old recording studio. It was a familiar and comforting place for Don and Phil Everly, known…

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Ritchie Valens And The Folk Singer Who Ends Every Show With A Cover Of Donna

In the bustling town of Pacoima, California, Ritchie Valens was a young man with a dream. He grew up in a modest family, exchanging his childhood worries for melodies. With…

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Roy Orbison And The Dusty Notebook In His Studio Labeled “Love & Loss”

In a small, dimly lit studio filled with guitars and vintage posters, Roy Orbison sat alone, his brow furrowed in thought. It was the mid-1960s, a time when his music…

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The Shadows And The Fan Who Played Atlantis At His Father’S Funeral

The sun hung low in the sky, casting long shadows over the cemetery as Sam stood nervously beside his father’s grave. It was a chilly afternoon, and the air felt…

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