Here’s a from-the-vault interview you probably didn’t expect to see on this blog: one with rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson. Online for the first time, the 2003 conversation revolved around Elvis Presley, Elvis Costello – and the Cramps too. Continue reading
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The Magic Wanda Jackson
Posted in Interviews with tags Elvis Costello, Elvis Presley, Jack White, the Cramps, Wanda Jackson, White Stripes on 01/30/2010 by korzeckWanda Jackson Transcript, 6.26.03: On ‘Soul Mate’ Elvis Costello, Elvis Presley And More
Posted in Interview Transcripts, Interviews with tags Carl Perkins, Chuck Willis, Elvis Costello, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Rosie Flores, the Cramps, the Louvin Brothers, Wanda Jackson on 01/21/2010 by korzeckHere’s my vintage, previously unpublished conversation with the Queen of Rockabilly (Bob Dylan’s words, not mine), Wanda Jackson. In it, she gives a track-by-track analysis of 2003’s Heart Trouble – which still stands as her most recent album. Continue reading
Cover Me: Cougar
Posted in Cover Me, Features, Interviews with tags Akron/Family, Cougar, DJ Shadow, Elvis Costello, Gabryel, Led Zeppelin, the Shins, Tortoise on 12/31/2009 by korzeckAn ongoing series in which musicians reveal the artists they’d most like to hear covering their songs. If you’re not familiar with Cougar, meet them right here. Continue reading
New Releases 6.6.06
Posted in New Releases, New Releases 6.6.06 with tags Amps for Christ, Artimus Pyledriver, Brittany Murphy, Camera Obscura, Cheap Trick, Combichrist, Elevator Action, Elvis Costello, Entombed, Evangelicals, Genghis Tron, Henry Rollins, Ladyhawk, Mojave 3, Neil Halstead, Psapp, Scanners, Scott Walker, Slayer, the Paper Chase, Vanna, Zero 7 on 12/30/2009 by korzeckFinally, the fated 6/6/06 has arrived. But what’s to show for it? Where’s Slayer’s LP, intended for today? Continue reading