Other artists have adopted his audacious vocal style or showmanship — Dick Clark once called him the “model for almost every rock ‘n’ roll performer in the ‘50s and years thereafter.” ...

Handy was Memphis' most famous musician until the arrival of another transplant to the city, who helped ignite the so-called big bang of rock 'n' roll when he recorded "That's All Right" on July 5 ...

Handy was Memphis' most famous musician until the arrival of another transplant to the city, who helped ignite the so-called big bang of rock 'n' roll when he recorded "That's All Right" on July 5 ...

Dubbed the official home of the blues and the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll, the city in southwest Tennessee has served as the launching pad for countless stars, from Elvis Presley to B.B. King.

The nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2025 have been announced, and it's certainly an interesting and downright random mix, with eight of the shortlisted artists - arena ...

But early famous purveyors of rock like Elvis, in his renegade adoration for gospel and blues, have been reported in multiple instances to give credit to Black artists as the impetus of rock and roll.

Brian May will go down as many music fans' favourite guitarists. But who does he cite as his influence? Read more about it ...

Memphis can lay claim to playing a significant and in some cases crucial role in just about every type of American popular music.

The Illawarra was filled with music inspired events over the weekend, with the Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival and Thirroul's Rock 'n' Vintage Roll taking place.