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Chubby Checker is an American singer-songwriter known for popularizing the dance style "The Twist" with his 1960 hit cover of Hank Ballard's R&B song "The Twist." Checker's version of the song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and sparked a dance craze that became a defining dance of the early 1960s. Born

We now continue our look at Elvis Presleys compilation albums — not just greatest hits, but collections of songs that gathered up jetsam and flotsam that were either on singles

'Today!' was the Beach Boys' pre-'Pet Sounds' appetizer, a stunning collection of songs penned by Brian Wilson before he made his masterpiece.

Jimmy and pedal-steel supremo Speedy West (aka “the country jazz John and Paul”) have a swingin’ good time on this fun 1960s shredfest which belies his difficult reputation

The publication should be commended for pushing the conversation forward, but not at the expense of some of the guitar world’s indisputable game-changers

Nancy Sinatra, the eldest daughter of Frank Sinatra, has released a new album, Keep Walkin’: Singles, Demos & Rarities 1965-1978, which features previously unreleased music. One of the songs on the album is 'Do I Hear a Waltz?' by Richard Rodgers and Stephen Sondheim, from the musical of the same name. Listen to the song here!

No Electric XII, no Stairway... Well, not quite. But while the Ricky always gets the glory, its time to show some appreciation for Fenders 12-string for its iconic tones on iconic tracks

Elvis Presley was an American icon and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. His unique style and sound revolutionized the music industry and captured the hearts of millions of fans around the world. Throughout his career, Elvis released countless hit songs that have become timeless classics and are still enjoyed by

The players who dont hog the limelight but do lay down the best chords and riffs in guitar history

ETSU Professor Ted Olson produced Tennessee Ernie Ford reissues.