Category: Podcasts

Roy Wood life and times

Roy Wood life and times Roy Wood was a founding member of The Move in 1966. Electric Light Orchestra followed, created to pick up where the Beatles Sgt Pepper album left off. Wood moved on after their 1st album to form Wizzard – Roy Wood life and times. Derek Shelmerdine author of Rock’n’Roll Unravelledis a…


Billy Fury and Bryan Ferry

Billy Fury and Bryan Ferry A look at two British giants of rock’n’roll from two very different rock’n’roll eras – Billy Fury and Bryan Ferry. Derek Shelmerdine author of Rock’n’Roll Unravelledis a guest on The Frank Carlyle Show.Hear the show live on Facebook – 14 August 2023Derek Shelmerdine’s look at Billy Fury and Bryan Ferrystarts…


The Beatles Billy Fury and the Fourmost

The Beatles Billy Fury and the Fourmost The Four Jays backed Billy Fury on That’s Love, a hit in May 1960, arguably the 1st Merseybeat hit – The Beatles Billy Fury and the Fourmost. PodcastThe Beatles Billy Fury and the Fourmost The 1st Merseybeat hit record To hear the radio show, The Beatles Billy Fury…


Steve Marriott life and times

Steve Marriott life and times One of rock’n’roll’s greatest heroes, from the Mod days of Small Faces to Humble Pie and beyond – Steve Marriott life and times. Derek Shelmerdine author of Rock’n’Roll Unravelledis a guest on The Frank Carlyle Show.Hear the show live on Facebook – 17 July 2023Derek Shelmerdine’s look at Steve Marriott…


The Monkees Hot Line

The Monkees Hot Lineon The Mop Tops and the King radio show How they started, should they be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the tour with Jimi Hendrix, taking control of their own destiny – The Monkees Hot Line. Author of Rock’n’Roll Unravelled, Derek Shelmerdine in conversation with Steve Chelmsford, on The…


Tommy Sands the prototype Elvis

Tommy Sands the prototype Elvis Before Elvis, The Colonel managed Tommy Sands. Their trips to stardom were almost identical – Tommy Sands the prototype Elvis. Podcast – listen again…Tommy Sands the Prototype Elvis To hear the radio show, Tommy Sands the prototype ElvisAuthor of Rock’n’Roll Unravelled, Derek Shelmerdine‘s guest segment, Elvis Presley Unravelled on The…


Tommy Sands Elvis and The Colonel

Tommy Sands Elvis and The Colonel Before he discovered Elvis, Col Parker managed Tommy Sands – the prototype Elvis – Tommy Sands, Elvis and The Colonel. Derek Shelmerdine author of Rock’n’Roll Unravelledis a guest on The Frank Carlyle Show.Hear the show live on Facebook – 19 June 2023Derek Shelmerdine’s look at Tommy Sands – Elvis…


Hal Blaine drummer extraordinaire

Elvis worked with some remarkable musicians, including session drummer Wrecking Crew’s – Hal Blaine drummer extraordinaire. Hal Blaine drummer extraordinaire PodcastHal Blaine drummer extraordinaire Elvis, Hal Blaine and the Wrecking Crew To hear the show, Elvis, Hal Blaine and the Wrecking CrewAuthor of Rock’n’Roll Unravelled, Derek Shelmerdine‘s guest segment, Elvis Presley Unravelled on The Mop…


Mal Evans roadie and much more

Mal Evans roadie and so much moreThe Beatles Unravelled #52 Mal Evans joined the Beatles as a roadie in 1963, after that he worked on recording sessions, was a talent scout for Apple +++ – Mal Evans roadie and much more… PodcastMal Evans roadie and much more… To hear the show, Mal Evans roadie and…


Contenders King of RocknRoll

Contenders King of RocknRoll Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry and others could all be considered as – contenders King of RocknRoll. PodcastContenders King of RocknRoll Little Richard – Jerry Lee Lewis – Buddy Holly To hear the show, Contenders King of RocknRoll – LIVE…Author of Rock’n’Roll Unravelled, Derek Shelmerdine‘s guest segment,…