Although its complete history has been lost to time, a document drafted by patriots in Charlotte is believed to be the colonies’ first written declaration of independence.
Jumpin’ at the Juke Joint
They didn’t look like much from the outside, but across North Carolina, general stores and barns and even cabins were the place to be when the jukebox started playing.
Starstruck: 5 Historic Sightings of Rock Stars in North Carolina
Some of the biggest names in rock ’n’ roll have taken a break from the stage while traveling through North Carolina to explore and mingle with locals.
Ludwig Drums: The Beat Goes On
During their historic 1964 debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Beatles instantly made Ludwig the world’s most recognizable drum brand, inspiring a young musician in Charlotte to form his own fab four. At a factory in Monroe, Ludwig is still making those same drums.
Link Wray & the Chord Heard ’Round the World
Using music as her road map, one writer travels among the swamps and cypress trees of Harnett County, looking — and listening — for traces of the obscure ’50s rock ’n’ roll legend whose powerful riff inspired generations of guitarists.
Rock, Roll, & Remember
Across North Carolina and through the years, artists of all stripes have contributed to an ever-evolving genre of music that’s defined by its edginess and energy.
Cabbage Concoction
In 1985, a Harnett County couple invented a creative concoction of cabbage and New Coke that they dubbed “Mountain Caviar.”
