Billy Strange/ Wanda Jackson (etc) in new BLUE SUEDE NEWS

[Gregory Nolan Jr.]

There's sort of an Elvis "thread" running all through the current issue of the (American) rockabilly/ roots magazine "Blue Suede News":

A very complete article (and discography) on Billy "ALLC" Strange, with some on Elvis); a Wanda Jackson article that discusses Elvis; and a Lee Rocker cover feature in which he discusses his "controversial" Elvis Hayride over-dub project called "Good Rockin' Tonight" and how he was inspired by Elvis.



"...Our 20th Anniversary year!!! Issue #74 features Lee Rocker on the cover, with part one of an interview on his new CD and his equipment and tours, theres an interview with Wanda Jackson and also one with Vinnie Kralyevich, producer of a new documentary on Wanda which is as yet unreleased. Other stories feature guitarist extraordinaire Billy Strange, "Wipe Out" authors the Surfaris, a photo layout on The Blasters recent Seattle appearance, reminiscences from Rockabilly pioneer Sid King, and many more great photos and our usual massive review section.."

http://www.bluesuedenews.com/


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[Tallhair AKA Ger Rijff]

... I remember this mag, from long ago. It looks like the time has come

for a new subscription! Thanks, for posting, Gregory!

[Gregory Nolan Jr.]

You're welcome, Ger.

I've only noticed it in the last few years and I only recently realized that it's rare that there's not an Elvis mention or connection in each issue, particularly as all rockabillies doft their hat to Elvis...

They had a nice article on Ray Peterson ("The Wonder of You") shortly before he died, for example. Makes you realize and appreciate many of the fine talents that many guys like Strange had even outside of the Elvis world...

Another weird but fascinating article recently was the rise of Czech rock in the 50s(?) and '60s during the Cold War era...!

[Tallhair AKA Ger Rijff]

... Perhaps the lack of elvis, might have to do, with the fact, so many

all Elvis mags, being on the market, and so few RnR mags? Ofcourse,

theres Now Dig This, sister mag of The Man And His Music, in England.

Dig, features Elvis a lot. So maybe, BSN, stick to the other Rockers, as

they hardly are ever gettin any attention, in todays music press ?

[Gregory Nolan Jr.]

Fair point, and I'm a recent subcriber to that Now Dig This' Elvis rag.

I actually think it's smart that BSN focuses on the "crevices" of the rockabilly/ roots world. It's not like Elvis hasn't been well-covered elsewhere. I think they did an Elvis issue that it still available as a back issue.

In almost every issue, I seem to find some mention or connection to Elvis.