Tag Archives: 50s

‘Seven Inch Vinyl’ is 4-star rock ‘n’ roll fiction

July 8, 2011 | princep | 7

This engaging, realistic account of the music business during rock’n’roll’s first generation takes readers on a journey from rural Kentucky to New York City ►

The passion of collecting budget record labels

June 21, 2011 | princep | 0

In the ’50s you could stroll over to Woolworth’s record department and for 99 cents buy a 10-inch LP of what was then current on the national hit parade charts. ►

Spend time in the presence of a master: Johnny Maestro

April 19, 2011 | princep | 3

Before he crossed over to the Brooklyn Bridge, Maestro made his way through R&B with The Crests. ►

Rick Nelson’s 1969 Troubadour sessions are unique

February 13, 2011 | princep | 0

Rick Nelson In Concert The Troubadour, 1969 ACE Grade: ***** By Kent McCombs Culled from Rick Nelson’s 1969 Troubadour sessions, these songs were recorded live and selected tracks were released on the Decca gatefold LP 75162 early the following year. … ►

LaVern Baker set is erratic in quality

December 19, 2010 | princep | 0

This 1959-62 set (essentially singles including B-sides) is erratic in quality and not too cohesive. ►

Johnny Mathis’ legend is in his craft and longevity

December 17, 2010 | princep | 0

Chances are you’ve heard Mathis’ hits. There’s a reason why the man has been a legend since the ’50s. ►

Barbara Orbison opens up about her husband, Roy

December 17, 2010 | princep | 0

Get to know the man behind the shades, as Barbara Orbison talks about her husband, the icon ►

Deana Martin talks about her famous dad

December 15, 2010 | princep | 0

Beautiful, effervescent, with a voice smooth as velvet, Deana Martin is a “chip off the old block” of her legendary father, Dean Martin ►

Nelson legacy lives on through family and fans

December 15, 2010 | princep | 2

Ricky Nelson’s music will always be revered. Twin sons Matthew and Gunnar Nelson carry on his legacy. ►

A collector’s most treasured Ricky Nelson item

December 14, 2010 | princep | 1

Colored vinyl of Ricky Nelson on Imperial Records is one collector’s most treasured item. ►