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Very early Everly Brothers recording.... Nashville Tours, Scotty Moore, Danny Thomas, Tenacious D, Famous Musicals, Pet Shop Boys, Best Duos, Service Trip, Concert Tickets

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Very early Everly Brothers recording....

Jerry Lee Lewis and some real young admirers.... Jerry Lee Lewis, El Rock And Roll, Rock N Roll Music, Sun Records, Music Pics, Country Music Stars, Country Blue, Rockn Roll, Music Legends

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Jerry Lee Lewis and some real young admirers....

Eddie Cochran warms up back stage.... Logan And Jake, Jake Paul, Rockabilly Music, Rockabilly Fashion, Rockabilly Style, Albert Lea, Frankie Avalon, Chris Isaak

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Eddie Cochran warms up back stage....

Early publicity photo of Johnny Cash..... Young Johnny Cash, Johnny Cash June Carter, Johnny And June, Johnny Cash Albums, Johnny Cash Quotes, Famous Country Singers, Country Music Artists, Famous Singers, John Cash

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Early publicity photo of Johnny Cash.....

The great Janis Martin and her band.... Rockabilly Rebel, Rockabilly Clothing, Rock Boys, She Band, Teddy Boys, Grand Ole Opry, Band Pictures

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The great Janis Martin and her band....

Jerry Lee Lewis levitating...... Classic Rock And Roll, Rock N Roll, Rocky Horror Show, Recorder Music, Music Photo, Lp Albums, Recording Artists

Classic Rock And Roll

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Jerry Lee Lewis levitating......

Billy Poore. Recorded for several labels including SUN was also a promoter, talent manager and considered an expert on rockabilly music. One of his best known records was "Don't you hear me calling baby"... Legends, Talent, Records, Labels, Figures, Sun, Baby, Fictional Characters

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Billy Poore. Recorded for several labels including SUN was also a promoter, talent manager and considered an expert on rockabilly music. One of his best known records was "Don't you hear me calling baby"...

Sparkle Moore (born Barbara Morgan in 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska, was a rockabilly singer, who recorded only a few songs for Fraternity records during her career, but was influential as a pioneer of female rockabilly. Her name was earned because of her similarity to Sparkle, a supporting character in the Dick Tracy comic strip. Sparkle dressed in men's clothing, often including leather, and sported an Elvis-influenced pompadour.... Barbara Morgan, Behind The Green Door, Von Zipper, Rip It Up, Souped Up, Sparkle Dress

Behind The Green Door

Sparkle Moore (born Barbara Morgan in 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska, was a rockabilly singer, who recorded only a few songs for Fraternity records during her career, but was influential as a pioneer of female rockabilly. Her name was earned because of her similarity to Sparkle, a supporting character in the Dick Tracy comic strip. Sparkle dressed in men's clothing, often including leather, and sported an Elvis-influenced pompadour....

Marlon Grisham was a local Memphis/East Arkansas singer. He first recorded for B.B. Cunningham's Cover record label in Memphis, releasing "Ain't That a Dilly" b/w "Sugarfoot" (Cover 5982, 1959), for which he is best known today. He followed up with another single on Cover ("Teenage Love" / "Now It's Your Time," Cover 4621, 1962). It is reported that Grisham also recorded a couple of tapes for Sun Records, including "Between Here and There" and "What a Beat."... Vintage Images, Teenage Love, Love Now, Marlon, Record Label, Rockabilly, Scene

Marlon Grisham was a local Memphis/East Arkansas singer. He first recorded for B.B. Cunningham's Cover record label in Memphis, releasing "Ain't That a Dilly" b/w "Sugarfoot" (Cover 5982, 1959), for which he is best known today. He followed up with another single on Cover ("Teenage Love" / "Now It's Your Time," Cover 4621, 1962). It is reported that Grisham also recorded a couple of tapes for Sun Records, including "Between Here and There" and "What a Beat."...

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Rockabilly Legends

Robert Gordon (born March 29, 1947) is a rockabilly musician. Gordon rose to fame performing in several genres including alternative rock, punk rock, and rock and roll. Robert Gordon grew up in Bethesda, Maryland. He made his recording debut at age 17 in 1964 with a group called the Confidentials. The Confidentials, with Robert (called Bob at the time) as main singer recorded hit songs including, "Summertime", "Money", and "There is something on your mind". Natalie Maines, Screamo Bands, Frank Beard, Genre Musical, Chrissie Hynde, Rock N’roll, Punk Rock, Country Musicians

Country Musicians

Robert Gordon (born March 29, 1947) is a rockabilly musician. Gordon rose to fame performing in several genres including alternative rock, punk rock, and rock and roll. Robert Gordon grew up in Bethesda, Maryland. He made his recording debut at age 17 in 1964 with a group called the Confidentials. The Confidentials, with Robert (called Bob at the time) as main singer recorded hit songs including, "Summertime", "Money", and "There is something on your mind".

Carl Mann (b. August 22, 1942, Huntingdon, TN) a rockabilly singer and pianist. In 1957, he released his first single on Jaxon Records, "Gonna Rock and Roll Tonight" b/w "Rockin' Love." Several further singles on Jaxon followed, after which Carl Perkins' drummer, W.S. Holland, became Mann's manager, signing him to Sun Records. Sun released Mann's rockabilly version of Nat King Cole's "Mona Lisa." Mann and Conway Twitty both released single versions of the tune at the same time. Both were hits. 1950s Music, 50s Rock And Roll, Conway Twitty, Nat King Cole, Huntingdon

50s Rock And Roll

Carl Mann (b. August 22, 1942, Huntingdon, TN) a rockabilly singer and pianist. In 1957, he released his first single on Jaxon Records, "Gonna Rock and Roll Tonight" b/w "Rockin' Love." Several further singles on Jaxon followed, after which Carl Perkins' drummer, W.S. Holland, became Mann's manager, signing him to Sun Records. Sun released Mann's rockabilly version of Nat King Cole's "Mona Lisa." Mann and Conway Twitty both released single versions of the tune at the same time. Both were hits.

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Johnny Dollar (March 8, 1922, Kilgore, TX, April 13, 1986) was an country and rockabilly musician. n 1964, he met Ray Price, and this encounter led to a contract with Columbia Records. Th, He had a number of hits for Dot Records, Date Records, and Chart Records; among them were "Big Big Rollin' Man" and "Big Wheels Sing for Me." His best-selling album was 1968's Johnny Dollar, which reached No. 41 on the U.S. Billboard Country Albums chart.... April 13, March, Ray Price, Kilgore, Albums Chart, Big Big, Those Were The Days, Columbia Records

Those Were The Days

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Johnny Dollar (March 8, 1922, Kilgore, TX, April 13, 1986) was an country and rockabilly musician. n 1964, he met Ray Price, and this encounter led to a contract with Columbia Records. Th, He had a number of hits for Dot Records, Date Records, and Chart Records; among them were "Big Big Rollin' Man" and "Big Wheels Sing for Me." His best-selling album was 1968's Johnny Dollar, which reached No. 41 on the U.S. Billboard Country Albums chart....

Billy "Crash" Craddock (born June 16, 1939) first gained popularity in Australia in the 1950s with a string of rockabilly hits, including the Australian number one hit "Boom Boom Baby". Switching to country music, he gained popularity in United States in the 1970s with a string of top ten country hits, several of which were number one hits, including "Rub It In", "Broken Down in Tiny Pieces", and "Ruby Baby"...... Old Country Music, Country Hits, Country Men, Number One Hits, Loretta Lynn

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Billy "Crash" Craddock (born June 16, 1939) first gained popularity in Australia in the 1950s with a string of rockabilly hits, including the Australian number one hit "Boom Boom Baby". Switching to country music, he gained popularity in United States in the 1970s with a string of top ten country hits, several of which were number one hits, including "Rub It In", "Broken Down in Tiny Pieces", and "Ruby Baby"......

Interesting picture of Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps posing in a recording studio..... Country Western, Billy Fury, Rock And Roll Bands, Musical Art, Best Rock, Hillbilly

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Interesting picture of Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps posing in a recording studio.....

Bobby Lee Trammel, (January 31, 1934 – February 20, 2008) was rockabilly singer and politician. Manager/record label owner Fabor Robison signed Trammell to a contract, and he released his first single, containing the self-penned tunes "Shirley Lee" and "I Sure Do Love You, Baby". The recordings included session musicians James Burton on guitar and James Kirkland on bass. The single sold well and was picked up for national distribution by ABC/Paramount. The song never hit the national charts, but Rockabilly Outfits, Rockabilly Artists, Joe Satriani, Creedence Clearwater Revival, King Crimson, Avenged Sevenfold, Grateful Dead

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Bobby Lee Trammel, (January 31, 1934 – February 20, 2008) was rockabilly singer and politician. Manager/record label owner Fabor Robison signed Trammell to a contract, and he released his first single, containing the self-penned tunes "Shirley Lee" and "I Sure Do Love You, Baby". The recordings included session musicians James Burton on guitar and James Kirkland on bass. The single sold well and was picked up for national distribution by ABC/Paramount. The song never hit the national charts, but

Eddie Cochran entertaining some of his female fans.... 50s Music, 50s Rockabilly, Roy Orbison, Blues Brothers, Cochran, Gretsch, Music Bands

Eddie Cochran entertaining some of his female fans....

A young Roy Orbison at SUN studios, possible 1956... Make Mine Music, Music Is Life, Good Music, Travelling Wilburys, Rock Around The Clock, Jeff Lynne, American Bandstand

Make Mine Music

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A young Roy Orbison at SUN studios, possible 1956...

Billy Lee Riley in action, 1957.... Teenage Werewolf

Teenage Werewolf

Billy Lee Riley in action, 1957....

Ral Donner was blessed with a voice that sounded like Elvis. He even recorded a cover of Presley's "The Girl of My Best Friend", which became a nationwide hit; His next single, "You Don't Know What You've Got (Until You Lose It)", became his biggest, and only Top Ten, hit on the Billboard chart in the United States, peaking at #4. He managed a few more hits, the last of which was in 1962. He died in 1984... Baby One More Time, Entertainment Music, Love You Baby, Classic Rock

Baby One More Time

Entertainment Music

Ral Donner was blessed with a voice that sounded like Elvis. He even recorded a cover of Presley's "The Girl of My Best Friend", which became a nationwide hit; His next single, "You Don't Know What You've Got (Until You Lose It)", became his biggest, and only Top Ten, hit on the Billboard chart in the United States, peaking at #4. He managed a few more hits, the last of which was in 1962. He died in 1984...

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Rockabilly Legends

Carl Perkins and a Blue Suede Shoe.... Music Songs, Music Stuff, Music Videos, Bluegrass Music, Elvis Presley Photos, Boogie Woogie

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Carl Perkins and a Blue Suede Shoe....

Early Capitol Records publicity photo of Gene Vincent... 1950s Rock And Roll, Music Icon, Album Songs, Beatles, Celebrities Who Died

1950s Rock And Roll

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Early Capitol Records publicity photo of Gene Vincent...

Kenny Parchman, January 15, 1932-June 2, 1999 was a rockabilly musician associated to Sun Records. Although largely forgotten in his native US he developed a following in Europe. Recordings of note; I feel like rocking and Tennessee Zip... Beat Generation

Beat Generation

Kenny Parchman, January 15, 1932-June 2, 1999 was a rockabilly musician associated to Sun Records. Although largely forgotten in his native US he developed a following in Europe. Recordings of note; I feel like rocking and Tennessee Zip...