Vintage Rock

VINTAGE ROCK celebrates a time when music changed the world - 45s, youth culture and the odd thrusting pelvis. Vintage Rock chronicles all the stellar artists and music, the enduring legacy of those early pioneers - and why it’s still the best way to live. Spanning the dawn of the 50s to early Beatles (pre Eastern mysticism!), Vintage Rock covers a time of Mods and Rockers, crinoline skirts and blue jeans, rock star movies and screaming-girl concerts. This special magazine rejoices in the music and verve of Elvis, The Shadows, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Gene Vincent and a host more, and speaks to a contemporary audience that relishes the vitality and flair of the era.

Vintage Rock

Welcome

Elvis Goes Epic! • New Baz Luhrmann documentary film and soundtrack celebrates the King’s on-stage legacy

Brian Wilson On RSD

RED HOT READING

OBITUARY HAYDEN THOMPSON • Sun original and star of the rockabilly revival, Hayden Thompson has died aged 87

C’Mon Everybody! • New Eddie Cochran documentary arrives at screens this year

OBITUARY BRIAN SMITH • Brian Smith, celebrated rock’n’roll photographer and Vintage Rock contributor, has died aged 82

ONE FOR THE MONEY, TWO FOR THE SHOW!

FAREWELL TO VEGAS

TIKI TIME!

ULTIMATE ELVIS

EVENTS

Cody Lee & His Rhythm Keys • An after-school distraction turned into a life calling for Cody Lee, who found his happy place at the piano whether harmonising with The Casinos or keeping the jive jumping with the Rhythm Keys

Elliot James Reay • From busking on the streets of Bury to performing at Madison Square Garden, the meteoric rise of Elliot James Reay has been quite unbelievable. We catch up with the talented young singer, who is introducing vintage rock to a whole new generation of fans.

NOT FADE AWAY • Buddy Holly, whose songwriting chops and distinctive style have influenced generations of rockers, would have turned 90 this year. We meet the creatives who are keeping his spirit alive.

READ ON! • A quick chinwag with Crickets File editor John Firminger

BUDDY’S BUDDY • How Marshall Crenshaw reinterpreted Crying, Waiting, Hoping for a new generation

“WHAT IS A BEATLE ANYWAY” • In this extract from his upcoming biography King Of Hearts, Jeff Apter revisits Roy Orbison’s first UK tour, in which he shared the bill with the Fab Four

WANT MORE FROM VINTAGE ROCK?

LOVE TATTOO IMELDA MAY • Out of the Liberties in Dublin, Ireland’s most treasured rockabilly export Imelda May touched down with a debut record that got her noticed immediately. But it wasn’t until sophomore album Love Tattoo that things truly went stratospheric. We met up with gun guitarist Darrel Higham to find out the inside story…

GRAHAM DOMINY • The mixer of Love Tattoo on his time working with Imelda

WHAT IMELDA DID NEXT

Booneville Boy • Sun rockabilly, country star and cult hero of the revival, Hayden Thompson slipped this mortal coil at the end of last year. From the Mississippi Delta to the outer reaches of rock’n’roll, he was an artist who truly lived the music – and kept the flame burning to the end. Vintage Rock pays tribute.

FLASH BACK! • Beyond that early Sun single, labels including Charly, Bear Family and Bluelight would ensure the Booneville Flash received the exposure he so richly deserved

CRACKERJACK!

Experience: DEL SHANNON • Trapped between the end of rock’s first outbreak and the arrival of Merseybeat, Del Shannon was a cross-generational talent whose music stills sounds fresh and surprising…

10 KEY SONGS • Unlucky in love, bitter, tormented, feeling like a reject? Del Shannon is your soulmate.

KEY ALBUMS • Although not big sellers, even Shannon’s weaker albums are...