The 1950s saw the birth of rock and roll, but these original songs might have been overshadowed by their covers.

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Garth Hudson, a masterful Canadian multi-instrumentalist whose prowess on the organ and roots-rock hits with the Band helped ...

The Canadian virtuoso, known for his solo on "Chest Fever," gave the group a "sound twice as big" and his mates music lessons ...

Hudson’s keyboard was an essential element of the Band's sound on roots-rock classics such as 'The Weight' and 'The Night ...

Ronald Reagan was president. The Nintendo Entertainment System was released in the U.S., along with the Sony Walkman. The ...

For twenty years, between 1961 and 1981, the hugely popular US soul and R&B act Sam & Dave, thrilled audiences with their all ...

This historical Memphis hotel is perfect for resting between sightseeing, spotting ducks (yep, really!), and reaching the ...

Whiskey Row, once a haven for cowboys and miners, is now a lively strip of bars and shops. It’s like the Wild West version of ...

British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died aged 65 “after a ...