Catch That Rockabilly Fever: Personal Stories of Life on the Road and in the Studio
- Author: Homer, Sheree
Catch That Rockabilly Fever: Personal Stories of Life on the Road and in the Studio
- Author: Homer, Sheree
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About
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.
Contents
- 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
