Rock 'n' Roll
The Legacy. Elvis Presley is one of the most important representatives of 20th century rock and pop culture. With over one billion records sold, he is considered the most successful solo artist of all time. By 1978, Elvis had been nominated 14 times for the Grammy, which he won three times for his gospel interpretations. At the age of 36, he became the youngest artist ever to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. He reached first place in the American Billboard charts with 15 albums and 16...
Mister Rock 'n' Roll. Chuck Berry is considered a pioneer of Rock 'n' Roll and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. In 1955, he achieved his first hit with "Maybellene." The mix of blues guitar riffs, rhythmic energy, and youthful rebellion in Berry's lyrics made the song a trailblazer for the emerging Rock 'n' Roll. It was one of the first songs to transcend racial boundaries in music, reaching both black and white audiences. His theatrical performance, including the...
The Day The Music Died. In early 1959, the "Winter Dance Party" tour featured Buddy Holly, the emerging artist Ritchie Valens, "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson, and the vocal group Dion and the Belmonts touring several cities in the Midwest of the USA. The entire group of musicians traveled together on a bus, although the buses used for the tour were completely inadequate, often breaking down and needing replacement. They were repurposed school buses, mostly with faulty heaters, navigating...
From Trailer Park To Graceland. This summer, the new film „Elvis“ will be released in cinemas. An event that fans worldwide have been eagerly awaiting since the project was first announced in 2014. The film tells the fairytale story of the young Elvis Presley, who rises from bitterly poor circumstances to become the superstar of the 20th century. At the center is the relationship between Elvis and his manager Colonel Tom Parker, played by Oscar winner Tom Hanks. This toxic but most...
Rock The Joint. In the beginning was rockabilly! In the white middle class, a youthful protest culture had been bubbling since the late 1940s, which initially defined itself through „soft drugs“ and the literature of the Beat Generation. Books like The Catcher in the Rye, published in 1951, also achieved cult status among young people because they described for the first time a specifically youthful attitude to life in which the usual moral concepts were perceived as narrow and disturbing....
Soundtrack Of The 50‘s. In the 1950s, the USA became a place of longing for freedom, progress and prosperity, the American dream a model for the world. This attitude towards life is undoubtedly associated with the music of that time, which still reminds us of pink Cadillacs, milkshakes and ice cream bombs. This vinyl tells exactly this story and provides the incomparable soundtrack of the fifties. It became the decade of teenagers and with them of rock ‚n‘ roll and youth fashion. Ben Hur...
The King Is Born. On March 23, 1956, music history was written. On that day, the debut album of a young musician named Elvis Presley was released. Elvis, who was still quite unknown at the time, thrilled audiences not only with his voice but also with a new kind of hip-swinging during live performances. Enthusiasm soon turned into hysteria. The plain name of the debut, Elvis Presley, was not to stand in the way of what followed. Elvis Presley was the first rock‘n‘roll album to make it to...
The King At The Theatre! Elvis is not only the King of Rock `n Roll, but also unforgettable as an actor. With Hits From The Movies we remember the great songs from his movies. The album contains the super hits from the movies: Jailhouse Rock, Loving You, G.I. Blues, Kid Galahad, Girls! Girls! Girls!, Blue Hawaii and King Creole. Of course also including all title songs of the movies. The vinyl is orange-black marbled, 180g and limited.
Elvis In Germany. Elvis Presley enlisted in the US Army in 1958 and served in Germany for 18 months. His rank was sergeant and he was stationed in the 3rd Armored Division in Friedberg. During his time as a soldier, Elvis led a relatively normal life, performing military duties such as guard duty and vehicle maintenance. However, he continued to play music and even formed a band with some of his comrades called „The Tennagers“. Elvis‘ stay in Germany also had a great influence on his...
The King. Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi. With his charismatic appearance, his unique voice and his unmistakable style, he shaped the music scene of the 50s and influenced numerous artists. Hits like „Hound Dog,“ „Jailhouse Rock“ and „Love Me Tender“ made him a superstar and attracted millions of fans. Elvis was also a superstar as an actor. Despite personal problems, including his addiction to prescription drugs, he remained a favorite of the...