Catch That Rockabilly Fever: Personal Stories of Life on the Road and in the Studio

Catch That Rockabilly Fever: Personal Stories of Life on the Road and in the Studio
ISBN-10
078643841X
ISBN-13
9780786438419
Category
Music
Pages
265
Language
English
Published
2009-11-04
Publisher
McFarland
Author
Sheree Homer

Description

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.

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