Ink-n-Iron 2010 Band Line-up, Tattoo Festival, Car Show and Pinup Pageant

Ink-n-Iron 2010 is just around the corner again and this years line-up looks even better than last years music line-up. The list of bands is incredible and looks to be an event not to be missed. This is one year you will want to get the all weekend pass and not miss a single note […]

The Polecats Are Go!

The Polecats, were a New Wave-ish Rockabilly band formed in 1977 by Tim Worman and Martin “Boz” Boorer when they were still in school, in the North London Area. They were involved in the early 80s UK rockabilly revival, and were one of the more successful bands of the time. The original line-up being Tim […]

A Brief History of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend

Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend History Everyone goes to Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend right? Well maybe not everyone but we all known where the name Viva Las Vegas Came from right? The Elvis Movie, but we don’t all know the History of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend. I emailed Tom Ingram, The founder and […]

Paul Frank and Julius the Monkey

One day in 1995, Paul Frank, an American cartoonist, artist and fashion designer, used some spare orange vinyl to create a wallet. It sparked such interest that Paul soon found himself spending every spare moment sewing vinyl — attaching patches to garments, decorating backpacks, and designing custom guitar straps for cohorts in the Orange County […]

Deadbolt – The Scariest Band in the World

Deadbolt – Ink -n- Iron 2008 In 1988, a band was formed in San Diego, California by the name of Deadbolt. This band consisted of three members; Harley Davidson, Robert Maclean and Les Vegas. Davidson was the guitarist and vocalist, Maclean was the bassist and vocalist and Vegas was the drummer. Together they created a […]

The Rise of Tiger Army

Tiger Army Tiger Army was formed in 1996 by lead singer and guitarist Nick 13. Their debut performance was in Berkeley California, opening for the well-known band AFI. Adam Carson, AFI’s drummer, sat in with the Tiger Army band that night and became a part of an unforgettable performance. The band continued to play at […]

ROBERT GORDON – LIVE FAST, LOVE HARD! – Chris Spedding, Slim Jim Phantom (Stray Cats), Robert Gordon and Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols)

ROBERT GORDON – LIVE FAST, LOVE HARD! Guest Post by Arjan Deelen http://www.robertgordon.dk Some of you probably remember hearing the Robert Gordon & Link Wray versions of “Red Hot” and “Flying Saucer Rock & Roll” on the radio in the late 70s. Most rockabilly purists preferred the originals by SUN rocker Billy Lee Riley (indeed […]

Get Wrecking with the Meteors

Get Wrecking with the Meteors Guest Post by Elana Kluner Psychobilly music was their claim to fame and they weren’t afraid to show it. These people are no one else but the legendary band; The Meteors. Soft Rockabilly music wasn’t daring enough for these rebellious musicians so they decided to start a genre of their […]

Scotty Moore, Elvis’ Guitar Player

A post by Elana Kluner Scotty Moore, Elvis’ Guitar Player Scotty Moore was a Tennessee boy who got to live the American dream. He was born on the 27th of December in 1931 and by 1939, his family and friends had taught him how to play the guitar. At the young age of eight, his […]

Bill Haley and the Comets

Bill Haley and the Comets Bill Haley was destined to become a musician from day one. His mother was a pianist and his father played the banjo and mandolin. His parents gave him a guitar when he turned thirteen and he had the privilege of being taught to play by ear by his father. Neither […]

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