Description: Leading US roots music magazine Blue Suede News #59 (summer 2002) in mint condition. The cover feature is an interview with Rockabilly pioneer and bass slappin’ wild man Ray Campi about his early years. He started his career in Texas in the 50s and got rediscovered by Rollin’ Rock label owner Ronny Weiser in the '70s, toured all over the world and spread the Gospel of Rockabilly. There’s a lengthy interview with him. Another main feature is the Bob Kelly interview. He wrote “Git It” for Gene Vincent. Also included are articles about Viva Las Vegas 5 and a real cool photo page of the acts that played Hemsby 28 (May 2002 – Lew Williams, Narvel Felts, Matt Lucas, Sonny West, Maurice Williams). The bandleader of one of America’s best young rockabilly bands Cave Cat Sammy is interviewed and there is a profile about Blues man John Hammond called “Blues To The Core”. Last but not least there is a fantastic photo spread by renown Blues photographer Jef Jaisun covering the Ponderosa Stomp festival and the Jazz Fest in New Orleans (Earl Palmer, Big Jay McNeely, D.J. Fontana, Rocky Burnette, Scotty Moore, Sam Butera, Lloyd Price, Johnny Allan and more). This issue of Blue Suede News “House Organ of the Church of Rock’n’Roll” has 52 pages and features articles/interviews/photos on pioneers of American Roots Music, and on those artists who are carrying on the traditions with a strong sense of roots. There also is a huge review section covering CDs, DVDs, books, videos, even sometimes vinyl records. Blue Suede News also covers Cajun, Zydeco, Doo Wop, Surf, Honky Tonk, Tex-Mex, Swing, alt. and traditional country and everything in between. Check out my other items! Shipping charges see below! Overseas customers can get multiple Blue Suede News issues (6 to 8 issues depending on number of pages per issue - please e-mail for more information!) in a flat rate Priority envelope for currently $14!.
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Location: Duvall, Washington
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Topic: Music
Publication Name: Blue Suede News
Publication Frequency: Quarterly Issue
Publication Year: 2002
Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
