Jimmy Van Eaton, Drummer for Sun Studios & Jerry Lee Lewis, Dies Aged 86

In Memoriam|

James Mack Van Eaton (December 23, 1937 – February 9, 2024), known as Jimmy Van Eaton or J. M. Van Eaton,... Read More → Jimmy Van Eaton, Drummer for Sun Studios & Jerry Lee Lewis, Dies Aged 86

How Many of James Burton’s Records Have You Purchased? Probably More Than You Knew!

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Photo: James Burton | By Jackson Maxwell, Guitar World | Though the name James Burton may not immediately... Read More → How Many of James Burton’s Records Have You Purchased? Probably More Than You Knew!

The Killer Reloaded – A Last Interview with Jerry Lee Lewis

Thoughts and Prayers|

Photo: Jerry Lee Lewis | By Charles M. Young, Rolling Stone | As his five Chihuahuas yowl inside the house,... Read More → The Killer Reloaded – A Last Interview with Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis, The Last Originator of Rock, Dies at Age 87

In Memoriam|

Photo: Jerry Lee Lewis (from his website) | Written by Rick Bragg (on Mr. Lewis’ website) | Somewhere in... Read More → Jerry Lee Lewis, The Last Originator of Rock, Dies at Age 87

Musician Cormac Roth, Actor Tim Roth’s Son, Dies at Age 25 From Cancer // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Photo: Tim & Cormack Roth | CBS News | Cormac Roth, a musician and son of actor Tim Roth, has died at 25... Read More → Musician Cormac Roth, Actor Tim Roth’s Son, Dies at Age 25 From Cancer // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

This Summer Marks the Twilight of Classic Rock

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Photo: Paul McCartney & Mick Jagger | Analysis by Brandon Griggs, CNN | Music fans around the world held... Read More → This Summer Marks the Twilight of Classic Rock

Rick Roberts Firefall

MUSIC NOTES: Rick Roberts Comments on Facebook About the Grammys // Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘WAP’ Grammys Performance Drew FCC Complaints

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Rick Roberts on Facebook: I’ve always been lukewarm on awards shows, and I can’t remember the... Read More → MUSIC NOTES: Rick Roberts Comments on Facebook About the Grammys // Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘WAP’ Grammys Performance Drew FCC Complaints

IN MEMORIAM: Music Industry Mainstay Knox Phillips Dies in Memphis

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By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press | Knox Phillips, the son of renowned music producer Sam Phillips and an... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Music Industry Mainstay Knox Phillips Dies in Memphis

THOUGHTS and PRAYERS: Singer Jerry Lee Lewis Suffers Minor Stroke

Thoughts and Prayers|

By Dave Alsup, CNN | Jerry Lee Lewis, best known for his 1950s rockabilly piano hits “Great Balls of... Read More → THOUGHTS and PRAYERS: Singer Jerry Lee Lewis Suffers Minor Stroke

INTERESTING BITS: The One Moment That Destroyed These Musicians’ Careers

Interesting Bits|

It sometimes feels like musicians can get away with anything. Justin Bieber can get arrested and still keep... Read More → INTERESTING BITS: The One Moment That Destroyed These Musicians’ Careers

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