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History of Rockabilly

Rockabilly is considered to be one of the earliest forms of rock music. The genre rose to popularity in the mid-1950s and was introduced...

Artist Biography: Boyd Bennett

Introduction Boyd Bennett (1924-2002) is the late American rockabilly singer-songwriter who, together with his band Boyd Bennett and His Rockets, achieved several hit singles during...

Artist Biography: Bruce Channel

Introduction Bruce Channel is an American rock n roll/pop/country/rockabilly singer-songwriter known for his #1 pop hit "Hey! Baby" during the early 60s music era. He...

The Life and Music of Billy “Crash” Craddock

Introduction Billy Craddock's early musical career Known for his biggest hit "Rub It In" in 1974, American country and rockabilly singer Billy "Crash" Craddock was born...

The Story and Music of Dave Edmunds

Introduction to Dave Edmunds Dave Edmunds (born David William Edmunds in 1944) is a Welsh/British guitarist, singer and record producer. He began his music career...

The Story and the Music of “Little Miss Dynamite” Brenda Lee

Introduction to Brenda Lee Brenda Lee (birth name Brenda Mae Tarpley) is an American singer who was one of the biggest stars during the early...

Buddy Knox and the Rhythm Orchids

Introduction to Buddy Knox and the Rhythm Orchids Rockabilly singer-songwriter Buddy (Wayne) Knox was born in Happy, Texas, in 1933.  He formed the “Rhythm Orchids”...

Bob Luman and His Hit “Let’s Think About Living”

Introduction Bob Luman was an American country and rockabilly singer and guitarist who was primarily known for his “Let’s Think About Living” track from the...

The (Curious) Story and Music of The Fendermen

Introduction to The Fendermen The Fendermen were a short-lived rockabilly duo, a one-hit wonder by virtue of the single “Mule Skinner Blues,” their cover of...

The “Mr. Dynamo” Ronnie Hawkins

Introduction to Ronnie Hawkins Having earned the name “Mr. Dynamo” for his electrifying and raw stage presence, 50s music and 60s music era singer Ronnie...

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