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Thursday, 17 September 2020 13:07
From The Correspondent - An Article About Brogues, Imperials and Spectators.
There are shoes that stand out, they look good, and do the job. Some are versatile and can be worn both casually and formally. One such shoe is the Brogue. It’s versatility has made it a fashion staple. But, not only that, it has helped spawn other styles that are associated with different aspects of life. Usually sport or leisure, rather than just for work, or the functionality they were originally created for.
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Thursday, 15 August 2019 14:59
Was Elvis Presley Scottish?
Elvis Presley visited UK soil (Prestwick Airport) for the first and only time on March 3rd, 1960. He was on a stop-over on the way back from his two-year military service in Germany.
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Wednesday, 13 February 2019 17:11
The Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll - Bill Haley (1925 - 1981) and the Comets
William John Clifton Haley was born in 1925 in Highland Park. Michigan and grew up in Booth’s Corner near Chester. As a child, William lost the sight in his left eye which left him shy and conscientious.
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Wednesday, 24 February 2016 12:56
Rocket 88: The first Rock'n'Roll record?
Rock’n’Roll, the genre, did not acquire its name until the mid 50s.
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Monday, 08 February 2016 19:25
The Complete History of Blue Suede Shoes
The most famous shoes of the rock and roll era were Carl Perkins's Blue Suede shoes.
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Culture
Sunday, 15 January 2012 18:35
Willie Nelson – The Outlaw
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