Bill Lloyd hosted another remarkable “Nashville Cats” session at the Country Music Hall of Fame this afternoon, interviewing pioneering rock ‘n’ roll drummer D.J. Fontana. Fontana, Scotty Moore and Bill Black were Elvis Presley’s first band, playing such classics as”Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Hound Dog” and “Don’t Be Cruel.” Over time, Fontana drummed on almost 500 Presley recordings. Some snippets…
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Saluting Duane Allman and southern rock
In remembrance of Duane Allman and on the 40th anniversary of his death, the Country Music Hall of Fame will host “Brothers and Sisters: The Rise of Southern Rock.” The Oct. 29 program will feature figures who were pivotal to the history of Southern Rock, including Charlie Daniels, Bonnie Bramlett, Jimmy Hall of Wet Willie, Ed King of Lynyrd Skynyrd…
“The Old Magic:” Free streaming of new Nick Lowe album
Nick Lowe’s new album “The Old Magic” is due out on Sept. 13, which means heightened visibility and promotion. Lowe appeared at both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Grammy Museum, and has done quite a few media appearances, including a guest DJ role on “All Songs Considered.” Now Yep Roc is offering the chance to stream the…
Nick Lowe at Country Music Hall of Fame
Nick Lowe is no longer the “Jesus of Cool” his first album touted, but he still strives to be all things to all people. In an interview with Michael McCall at the Country Music Hall of Fame this morning, Lowe said his goal as a performer is to be cool enough to attract both young and old. “You get different…