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1/2. Simon Mayo explores the impact of religious music and ideas on the music of the rock and pop era.
A look at the influence of the church and gospel singing on early rockers Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Little Richard, and soul pioneers Ray Charles and Sam Cooke.
Contributors include Little Richard, Carl Perkins, Lou Rawls, historian Steve Turner, Rick Wakeman, the Jordanaires, producer Jerry Wexler and the late Ray Charles.
Phill Jupitus on Ray Charles: p 40

Contributors

Presenter:
Simon Mayo
Interviewee:
Little Richard
Interviewee:
Carl Perkins
Interviewee:
Lou Rawls
Interviewee:
Steve Turner
Interviewee:
Rick Wakeman
Interviewee:
Jerry Wexler
Interviewee:
Ray Charles
Producer:
Kevin Hewlett

2/3. Guy Barker recalls the stormy life of jazz trumpeter Chet Baker, an eye-catchingly good looking performer who emerged triumphant in the early 1950s but who died in 1988, aged 58, following a 30-year run of drug addiction. This edition recalls his drug-induced decline, which led to marital problems, jail and a career-boosting move to Europe.

Contributors

Presenter:
Guy Barker

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