Category Archives: Instrument

THE JUKEBOX: Put Another Nickel In… | uDiscover

  “We had these little juke joints, little taverns at that time. On a weekend there was this little place in the alley that would stay open all night. We called them Saturday night fish fries, they had two or … Continue reading

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SO JUST WHAT WAS THE FIRST ROCK ‘N’ ROLL RECORD? – uDiscover

“My man rocks me with one steady roll.” – Trixie Smith, 1922 Rock and roll is as old as mankind and the first rock ‘n’ roll record was Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats’ ‘Rocket 88’ recorded at Sam Phillips’ … Continue reading

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DEEP PURPLE: Rock & Classical Married – uDiscover

These days we’re very used to the worlds of rock and classical music coming together. In 1969, for the most part, they lived at very different addresses, until the composing genius of Jon Lord brought them together in the groundbreaking … Continue reading

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FABULOUS FENDERS | uDiscover

  Fender guitars are iconic, they have a look, a look of sleek refinement that says play me and play me loud, ply me subtly and play me well. For many people of a certain age their first awareness of … Continue reading

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BUDDY HOLLY’S guitar back in Bradford | Classic Pop Icons

A guitar that Buddy Holly played during his UK tour in 1958 has made a return to the Bradford Odeon (formerly Gaumont), before being taken to the Buddy Holly Center in Buddy’s hometown of Lubbock, Texas.  The Hofner President guitar … Continue reading

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