Erik Sven Fernström (15 April 1942 – 25 March 2018), known professionally as Jerry Williams, was a Swedish singer and actor. He began his career as the lead singer of THE VIOLENTS, before launching a solo career.
Williams grew up in a working-class family in Solna. The family had a one-room apartment. Williams' mother, a nurse, died when he was only twelve years old. His father took care of him and his brother alone. He was very interested in sports, and as a youngster he played football, ice hockey and was engaged in cycle sport. He was also a member of Narva BK, a boxing club.
In his youth, Williams worked as a plumber. He did his mandatory military service in 1966.
In 1962, Williams joined THE VIOLENTS, a Swedish band that was formed in 1959 influenced by the English instrumental guitar group THE SHADOWS. The band had a number of line-up changes. But when Williams joined in 1962, he became frontman and the lead singer of the band. In 1962, Williams and THE VIOLENTS released a version of "Darling Nelly Grey" as a single, which became a major hit in Sweden.
When Little Richard performed at the Star-Club in Hamburg in 1962, both Williams along with THE VIOLENTS and THE BEATLES were opening acts. When THE BEATLES toured Sweden in 1963, Williams and THE VIOLENTS were the opening act. THE VIOLENTS folded in 1966.
In the 1960s, Williams recorded a track with English record producer Joe Meek. The track was called "The Wonder Of Your Love". It was never released and was found amongst Meek's tapes when he died. It can be heard on YouTube. Williams' music style was soul-influenced by the end of the 1960s, and the song "Keep On" became a hit in Sweden in 1969.
He returned to rock and roll-based music in the early 1970s and performed with the band Roadwork until the early 1980s. During the 1970s, he also toured with the band THE TELSTARS. In 1983, Williams made his debut as an actor in the film G – som i gemenskap. He also acted in the musical "Cats.
Today's tune "Number One" is taken from the "Jerry 21" with Jerry Williams & THE VIOLENTS released 1963.
Is part of "Tutti Frutti", the most inspired rock lyric ever recorded. The song was written by Little Richard and Dorothy LaBostrie that was first recorded in 1955, becoming Little Richard's first major hit record. With its opening cry of "A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop-a-wop-bam-boom!" (a verbal rendition of a drum pattern that Little Richard had imagined) and its hard-driving sound and wild lyrics, it became not only a model for many future Little Richard songs but also a model for rock and roll itself. The song introduced several of rock music's most characteristic musical features, including its loud volume, powerful vocal style, and distinctive beat and rhythm.
In 2007, an eclectic panel of renowned recording artists ranked "Tutti Frutti" (Italian: "All fruits") at No. 1 on Mojo's "The Top 100 Records That Changed The World" and hailed the recording as "the sound of the birth of rock and roll".
Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020), better known as Little Richard, was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. An influential figure in popular music and culture for seven decades, he was nicknamed "The Innovator", "The Originator", and "The Architect of Rock and Roll". Penniman's most celebrated work dates from the mid-1950s, when his charismatic showmanship and dynamic music, characterized by frenetic piano playing, pounding backbeat and raspy shouted vocals, laid the foundation for rock and roll. His innovative emotive vocalizations and uptempo rhythmic music also played a key role in the formation of other popular music genres, including soul and funk. He influenced numerous singers and musicians across musical genres from rock to hip hop; his music helped shape rhythm and blues for generations to come.
On May 9, 2020, Penniman died at the age of 87 in Tennessee. His death was from a cause related to a struggle with bone cancer. At the time of his death, he was living with his brother in Nashville, Tennessee. His brother and son were with him when he died. He has since received tributes from many artists, including Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, John Fogerty, Elton John, Lenny Kravitz, and many others who also drew primary influence from him as recording artists.
Thanks for the music Little Richard, R.I.P.
Little Richard performs "Tutti Frutti" at the 1995 Concert for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
"AD/HD", the new video from Gothenburg, Sweden-based rockers HARDCORE SUPERSTAR. The song is taken from the band's 11th studio album, "You Can't Kill My Rock 'N Roll", which will be released tomorrow, September 21. The album have 12 tunes that almost for sure is totally ear splitting!
Recorded throughout 2017 and early 2018 at the beautiful Österlyckan (Wooden Hybrid) studios near Gothenburg, the album was produced by the bandmembers themselves and mixed in Stockholm by Dino Medanhodzic.
Said the band: "'You Can't Kill My Rock 'N Roll' isn't just a statement of confrontation and rebellion, it's a celebration of everything we love, the music, the lifestyle, this is our religion, it's our choice, and it's everything we believe in."
Today's tune "AD/HD" is taken from "You Can't Kill My Rock 'N Roll" and the Video is directed by: Max Ljungberg, enjoy!
LOW CUT CONNIE is a rock and roll band based in Philadelphia and formed in 2010. The band has been recognized by various media in the US for their records and high-energy live show, of which the L.A. Weekly recently said "Their ferocious live show...is unmatched in all of rock right now." Frontman Adam Weiner plays a piano named "Shondra," after a dancer at the Clermont Lounge in Atlanta.
Before the release of "Hi Honey", Finnemore moved back to the UK, and eventually, in spring 2016, the band continued without him. In May 2016, Weiner and the band began an album titled "Dirty Pictures (Part 1)" for release in 2017 in two parts. It was released on May 19, 2017 by Contender Records.
Today's tune "Revolution Rock n Roll" is taken from the album "Dirty Pictures (part 1)", released May 2017. This is the uncensored version, check below for the censored one. Directed / Shot by Chris Suspect. Edited by Andrew van Baal
Here is the censored version of "Revolution Rock n Roll"
Monday, time to introduce this weeks "Record Of The Week", this week we have the 22nd studio release "Bad Magic" from the British metal trio MOTÖRHEAD.
The band have been around for 40 years now, releasing albums, touring and still rock more than others that have been on this long which is an incredible achievement. What makes MOTÖRHEAD so vigorous is they have chosen to maintain their own formula of rock and roll as intact as possible through the years. "Bad Magic" is exactly what you think it would be, an kickass rock album with 13 typical MOTÖRHEAD tunes that will not make you disappointed.
"Bad Magic" is warm and rumbling record with classic dirty riffs signed Phil "Wizzö" Campbell, powerful drums playing by Mikkey Dee and Lemmy sings excellent which almost make it impossible to keep your feets in place. :)
Oh I think I said the same thing last time I did a review of MOTÖRHEAD and their album "Aftershock". Well It's MOTÖRHEAD, they still can deliver an interesting album with straight forward pure-blooded Rock 'N Roll, that you can feel it in your blood and in your bones. "Bad Magic" keeps a good standard with many excellent tunes.
That MOTÖRHEAD have some problems at the moment is clear, shows have been cancelled. Obviously the greatest concern here is for the man's health, he is not 20, so take care of your health man, we want you around for as long as possible. Look, Lemmy is a legend – 49% motherfucker, 51% son of a bitch!
The album was produced by Cameron Webb and features on the bold cover of THE ROLLING STONES "Sympathy For The Devil".
To sum this up with a short line: Timeless sound, You Need This! (If you dig this band, go out and buy it for gods sake)
Think energy Think crackle Think volume Think snap Think thick bass riding with crunching riffs Think rich, loud, raw, ebullient ELECTRICITY, the first single from Motörhead’s forthcoming album Bad Magic, and a storming statement of intent to underscore that most righteous of phrases, if it’s too loud, you’re too old! Electricity; two minutes and 17 seconds of pure, raw Motör power.
As Lemmy says, "Freedom to believe don’t have a price Innocence never gets too old You need a bolt of rock Severe toxic shock Electricity deep in your soul” The man, and the band, don’t lie… …So get some “Electricity" and fast.
Todays tune "Electricity" is taken from "Bad Magic", a tune that contains a classic MOTÖRHEAD fashion!
Upcoming Tourdates:
Sep 15 The Dome at Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre Wallingford, CT
Sep 16 Nikon at Jones Beach Theater Wantagh, NY
Sep 18 Theatre Olympia Montreal, Canada
Sep 22 Tower Theatre Upper Darby, PA
Sep 23 The Fillmore Charlotte Charlotte, NC
Sep 25 House of Blues Orlando Orlando, FL
Sep 26 Pompano Beach Amphitheatre w/ Anthrax, Crobot Pompano Beach, FL
Sep 28 Motorhead’s Motorboat Cruise Miami, FL
Nov 15 The Zenith Paris, France
Nov 17 Mitsubishi Electric Halle Düsseldorf, Germany
Nov 18 Saarlandhalle Saarbrücken, Germany
Nov 20 Zenith, die Kulturhalle Munich, Germany
Nov 21 Zenith, die Kulturhalle Munich, Germany
Nov 24 Jahrhunderhalle Frankfurt, Germany
Nov 25 Arena Ludwigsburg Ludwigsburg, Germany
Nov 27 Max Schmeling Halle Berlin, Germany
Nov 28 Sporthalle Hamburg Hamburg, Germany
Nov 30 ACC Aarhus, Denmark
Dec 01 Scandinavium Goteborg, Sweden
Dec 03 Oslo Spektrum Oslo, Norway
Dec 04 Hovet w/ Saxon, Girlschool Stockholm, Sweden
Dec 06 Hartwall Arena Helsinki, Finland
Jan 23 City Hall Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Jan 24 Clyde Auditorium Glasgow, United Kingdom
Jan 26 Apolo O2 w/ Girlschool Manchester, United Kingdom
Jan 27 Oasis w/ Girlschool Swindon, United Kingdom
Jan 29 Apollo London, United Kingdom
Jan 30 Apollo London, United Kingdom
Feb 01 Zénith Arena Lille, France
Feb 04 Sant Jordi Club Barcelona, Spain
Feb 06 Barclaycard Center Madrid, Spain
Feb 08 Arena Genève, Switzerland
Feb 09 ST. JAKOBSHALLE Basel, Switzerland
Feb 11 Alcatraz Milan Mi, Italy
Feb 14 Wiener Stadthalle Halle D Bezirk-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus, Austria
Feb 15 TipsArena Linz Linz, Austria
Feb 17 Aegon Arena Bratislava, Slovakia
Feb 18 Forum Karlin Prague, Czech Republic
Feb 20 Trento Bolzano, Italy
Feb 22 Arena Chemnitz, Germany
Feb 23 Stadhalle Offenbach, Germany
New week and it's time to unwrap this weeks "Record Of The Week".
This weeks album "Aftershock" is the 21st studio album by British Rock band Motörhead. It was released on October 21, 2013. The album was produced by Cameron Webb, who had produced the previous four albums.
The band have been around for nearly 40 years now, releasing albums, touring and still rock more than others that have been on this long which is an incredible achievement. What makes Motörhead so vigorous is they have chosen to maintain their own formula of rock and roll as intact as possible through the years. Aftershock is exactly what you think it would be, an kickass rock album with 14 typical Motörhead tunes that will not make you disappointed.
Aftershock is warm and rumbling with classic dirty riffs signed Phil "Wizzö" Campbell, powerful drum playing by Mikkey Dee and Lemmy sings excellent which almost make it impossible to keep your feets in place. :) There are many stand out tracks on this album, even those who not stand out have a great standard, one favourite I got during the first listening was the slow blues tune "Lost Woman Blues". A tune that I surely will get back to soon here on Tune of The Day. To sum this up with a short line:
You Need This!
Todays tune "Heartbreaker" is the first track of the album and contains a classic Motörhead fashion
Upcooming Tourdates:
11/07/2013, Switzerland, Zurich, Club Hallenstadion
11/09/2013, France, Paris, Zenith
11/11/2013, Belgium, Deinze, Brielpoort
11/13/2013, England, Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall
11/14/2013, England, Newcastle, Newcastle City Hall
11/16/2013, England, London, Brixton Academy
11/17/2013, England, London, Brixton Academy
11/19/2013, England, Wolverhampton, Civic Hall
11/20/2013, England, Manchester, Apollo
11/22/2013, Scotland, Glasgow, O2 Academy
11/26/2013, Germany, Berlin, Velodrom
11/27/2013, Germany, Frankfurt, Jahrhunderthalle
11/29/2013, Germany, Stuttgart, Schleyerhalle
11/30/2013, Germany, Munich, Zenith
12/02/2013, Germany, Dusseldorf, MEH
12/03/2013, Germany, Hamburg, Sporthalle
12/06/2013, Denmark, Horsens, Forum Horsens
12/08/2013, Norway, Oslo, Sentrum Scene
12/10/2013, Finland, Helsinki, Hartwell Arena
Listen to ”Motörhead - Electricity" on Spotify 
