Songwriter Looks Back at Rock'n'Roll Repertoire - May 7, 2013

Episode Number 73 - Original Airdate: May 7, 2013Songwriter Looks Back at Rock'n'Roll RepertoireThe songwriting team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller was at the birth of rock and roll. Among other hits, the duo wrote the Elvis Presley hit "Hound Dog" and the rhythm and blues classic "Kansas City," recorded by dozens of artists. Jerry Leiber died in 2011, but Mike Stoller is still composing in Los Angeles, and he spoke with Mike O'Sullivan about the team's legacy.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on May 7, 2013, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #hollywood #rockandroll #jerryleiber #mikestoller #songwritingduos #hounddog #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews