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The Knitters
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The Knitters were formed in 1985 as an acoustic country side project by Exene Cervenka, John Doe, and DJ Bonebrake all of the legendary pun… read moreThe Knitters were formed in 1985 as an acoustic country side project by Exene Cervenka, John Doe, and DJ Bonebrake all of the legendary punk band X, Dave Alvin of The Blasters, and more recently, Johnny Ray Bartel of The Red Devils. The… read moreThe Knitters were formed in 1985 as an acoustic country side project by Exene Cervenka, John Doe, and DJ Bonebrake all of the legendary punk band X, Dave Alvin of The Blasters, and more recently, Johnny Ray Bartel of The Red Devils. The name is a play the on name of the legendary group The Weave… read more -
The Blasters
134,985 listeners
The Blasters are an American rock and roll music group formed in 1979 in Downey, California, by brothers Phil Alvin (vocals and guitar) and… read moreThe Blasters are an American rock and roll music group formed in 1979 in Downey, California, by brothers Phil Alvin (vocals and guitar) and Dave Alvin (guitar), with bass guitarist John Bazz and drummer Bill Bateman. Dave Alvin, the gro… read moreThe Blasters are an American rock and roll music group formed in 1979 in Downey, California, by brothers Phil Alvin (vocals and guitar) and Dave Alvin (guitar), with bass guitarist John Bazz and drummer Bill Bateman. Dave Alvin, the group's primary songwriter, left the band in 1986 for a cr… read more -
Sleepy LaBeef
19,350 listeners
Sleepy LaBeef (born Thomas Paulsley LaBeff on 20 July 1935 in Smackover, Arkansas; died 26 December 2019) was an American rockabilly musici… read moreSleepy LaBeef (born Thomas Paulsley LaBeff on 20 July 1935 in Smackover, Arkansas; died 26 December 2019) was an American rockabilly musician. LaBeef stands 6' 7" tall and was given the nickname "Sleepy" from the appe… read moreSleepy LaBeef (born Thomas Paulsley LaBeff on 20 July 1935 in Smackover, Arkansas; died 26 December 2019) was an American rockabilly musician. LaBeef stands 6' 7" tall and was given the nickname "Sleepy" from the appearance of his eyes. Born in Arkansas, he was raised on a mel… read more -
Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys
21,556 listeners
Since forming in 1988, Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys have emerged as one of the world's most respected practitioners of American r… read moreSince forming in 1988, Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys have emerged as one of the world's most respected practitioners of American roots music—western swing, rockabilly, and traditional country—playing it like they invented it. &q… read moreSince forming in 1988, Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys have emerged as one of the world's most respected practitioners of American roots music—western swing, rockabilly, and traditional country—playing it like they invented it. "I think of us as just a rock and roll band—a rock and ro… read more -
The Million Dollar Quartet
9,718 listeners
The Million Dollar Quartet consisted of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley, who met by chance at sam Phillips… read moreThe Million Dollar Quartet consisted of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley, who met by chance at sam Phillips's Sun studio one afternoon and jammed together. The jam session seems to have happened by pure … read moreThe Million Dollar Quartet consisted of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley, who met by chance at sam Phillips's Sun studio one afternoon and jammed together. The jam session seems to have happened by pure chance. Perkins, who by this time had already met success wi… read more -
The Paladins
14,557 listeners
The Paladins are a San Diego-based trio formed in the 1980's. The band is best known for their high-energy rockabilly sound, but a so… read moreThe Paladins are a San Diego-based trio formed in the 1980's. The band is best known for their high-energy rockabilly sound, but a sound their own, built on country, early rock & roll, blues and jazz. This distinctive sound ha… read moreThe Paladins are a San Diego-based trio formed in the 1980's. The band is best known for their high-energy rockabilly sound, but a sound their own, built on country, early rock & roll, blues and jazz. This distinctive sound has earned them shared billing with the likes of Stevie Ray Va… read more -
Moon Mullican
9,910 listeners
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Onie Wheeler
10,298 listeners
Onie Wheeler (November 10, 1921–May 26, 1984) was an American country and bluegrass musician. Wheeler signed as a solo artist to Sun Record… read moreOnie Wheeler (November 10, 1921–May 26, 1984) was an American country and bluegrass musician. Wheeler signed as a solo artist to Sun Records in 1957 and went on tour with Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, and Carl Perkins. Aft… read moreOnie Wheeler (November 10, 1921–May 26, 1984) was an American country and bluegrass musician. Wheeler signed as a solo artist to Sun Records in 1957 and went on tour with Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, and Carl Perkins. After a short time living in California, he returned to Nashvil… read more -
Cub Koda
1,309 listeners
Multi-talented musician and songwriter Cub Koda (born October 1948, died July 1, 2000), a native of Manchester, Michigan, founded seminal 1… read moreMulti-talented musician and songwriter Cub Koda (born October 1948, died July 1, 2000), a native of Manchester, Michigan, founded seminal 1970s rock band Brownsville Station and wrote many hit songs, including "Smokin' in the B… read moreMulti-talented musician and songwriter Cub Koda (born October 1948, died July 1, 2000), a native of Manchester, Michigan, founded seminal 1970s rock band Brownsville Station and wrote many hit songs, including "Smokin' in the Boys' Room." While continuing to record and tour al… read more