Rockabilly, a musical designation coined by Billboard magazine in the mid-1950s, is a rambunctious rhythmic style combining the liveliest elements of country, gospel, and rhythm and blues. Popularized by such performers as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and Ricky Nelson, rockabilly has been a major influence on the music of Bob Dylan, the Beatles and Bruce Springsteen (among many others). This book captures the essence of life on the road and in the recording studio through interviews with many of rockabilly's foremost artists. Among those sharing their experiences are Jerry Allison and Sonny…mehr
Rockabilly, a musical designation coined by Billboard magazine in the mid-1950s, is a rambunctious rhythmic style combining the liveliest elements of country, gospel, and rhythm and blues. Popularized by such performers as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and Ricky Nelson, rockabilly has been a major influence on the music of Bob Dylan, the Beatles and Bruce Springsteen (among many others). This book captures the essence of life on the road and in the recording studio through interviews with many of rockabilly's foremost artists. Among those sharing their experiences are Jerry Allison and Sonny Curtis of the Crickets, Sonny Burgess, Wanda Jackson, Glen Glenn, the Collins Kids, Charlie Gracie and Deke Dickerson. Also included are several rare publicity photos.
Journalist Sheree Homer ran her own music magazine, Rockabilly Revue, for two years. Since 2006, she has contributed articles to various publications, including Blue Suede News. She lives in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments Foreword by Ken Burke Introduction ONE: SUN LEGENDS Sonny Burgess Ray Smith Hayden Thompson Dickey Lee Ed Bruce Carl Mann Johnny Powers Jack Earls TWO: LOUISIANA HAYRIDE STARS Wanda Jackson Bob Luman Maddox Brothers and Rose Elvis Presley THREE: ARKANSAS ROCKABILLIES Larry Donn Pat Cupp Bobby Lee Trammell Ronnie Hawkins FOUR: TEXAS ROCKABILLIES Buddy Holly and the Crickets Sonny West Gene Summers Lew Williams Huelyn Duvall FIVE: CALIFORNIA ROCKABILLIES Ricky Nelson The Collins Kids Glen Glenn SIX: ROCKABILLY PIONEERS The Rock and Roll Trio Narvel Felts Art Adams Laura Lee Perkins Big Al Downing Charlie Gracie SEVEN: ROCKABILLY REVIVALISTS Martí Brom Go Cat Go Josie Kreuzer The Dave and Deke Combo High Noon Tex Rubinowitz EIGHT: TODAY'S SENSATIONS Kim Lenz The Casey Sisters Carl Sonny Leyland Eddie Clendening Ruby Ann Sue Moreno Dawn Shipley Buddy and Suzy Dughi Cari Lee Merritt Cole Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Acknowledgments Foreword by Ken Burke Introduction ONE: SUN LEGENDS Sonny Burgess Ray Smith Hayden Thompson Dickey Lee Ed Bruce Carl Mann Johnny Powers Jack Earls TWO: LOUISIANA HAYRIDE STARS Wanda Jackson Bob Luman Maddox Brothers and Rose Elvis Presley THREE: ARKANSAS ROCKABILLIES Larry Donn Pat Cupp Bobby Lee Trammell Ronnie Hawkins FOUR: TEXAS ROCKABILLIES Buddy Holly and the Crickets Sonny West Gene Summers Lew Williams Huelyn Duvall FIVE: CALIFORNIA ROCKABILLIES Ricky Nelson The Collins Kids Glen Glenn SIX: ROCKABILLY PIONEERS The Rock and Roll Trio Narvel Felts Art Adams Laura Lee Perkins Big Al Downing Charlie Gracie SEVEN: ROCKABILLY REVIVALISTS Martí Brom Go Cat Go Josie Kreuzer The Dave and Deke Combo High Noon Tex Rubinowitz EIGHT: TODAY'S SENSATIONS Kim Lenz The Casey Sisters Carl Sonny Leyland Eddie Clendening Ruby Ann Sue Moreno Dawn Shipley Buddy and Suzy Dughi Cari Lee Merritt Cole Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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