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A tribute to Americana UK writer Gordon Sharpe

May 20, 2022 Mark Whitfield 16

It’s with great sadness that we have to let you know that one of Americana UK’s stalwarts Gordon Sharpe died on Sunday following a stroke last week. Gordon has been one of the website’s most prominent […]

The Song Remains: Naomi Judd 1946 – 2022

May 3, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Female role model and keeper of the real country flame. The mainstream and social media are full of genuine shock, sadness, and sympathy following the surprise death of country music superstar Naomi Judd on 30th April […]

The Song Remains: Paul Siebel 1937 – 2022

April 8, 2022 Martin Johnson 2

A songwriting legend who recorded two exceptional studio albums. Singer-songwriter Paul Siebel died on 5th April and while he only released two studio albums and one live recording, he is one of the great what-if artists […]

The Song Remains: Roland White 1938 – 2022

April 5, 2022 Martin Johnson 2

Bluegrass and country rock legend Roland White wasn’t born to rock’n’roll. Legend can sometimes be an overused term when discussing musicians, but it perfectly describes bluegrass mandolinist Roland White who sadly died on April 1st. Over […]

The Song Remains: Jimmy Karstein 1944 – 2022

April 4, 2022 Martin Johnson 2

One of the architects of the Tulsa sound and lifelong drummer with J J Cale. Tulsa musicians and fans are in mourning following the death of drummer Jimmy Karstein at his Tulsa home on Sunday, 27th […]