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Roy Hall
14,002 listeners
James Faye "Roy" Hall was born on May 7, 1922, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. An old colored man taught him to play piano, and to dr… read moreJames Faye "Roy" Hall was born on May 7, 1922, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. An old colored man taught him to play piano, and to drink. By the time Roy turned twenty-one, he knew that he was the best drunken piano-player in Big S… read moreJames Faye "Roy" Hall was born on May 7, 1922, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. An old colored man taught him to play piano, and to drink. By the time Roy turned twenty-one, he knew that he was the best drunken piano-player in Big Stone Gap, and armed with the pride and confidence that this … read more
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Don Woody
10,814 listeners
After attending college Don Woody became a disc jockey at local nightclubs (in Springfield. Mo). Soon he met an agent who signed him up on … read moreAfter attending college Don Woody became a disc jockey at local nightclubs (in Springfield. Mo). Soon he met an agent who signed him up on the "Ozark Jubilee" (country-singers show, hosted by Red Foley) to do the "warm-up&… read moreAfter attending college Don Woody became a disc jockey at local nightclubs (in Springfield. Mo). Soon he met an agent who signed him up on the "Ozark Jubilee" (country-singers show, hosted by Red Foley) to do the "warm-up" for the audience just before the show went on the air&… read more
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Tommy Blake
16,206 listeners
Rockabilly artist Tommy Blake, like so many before him, started his career as a straight-ahead country singer before making the switch to t… read moreRockabilly artist Tommy Blake, like so many before him, started his career as a straight-ahead country singer before making the switch to the big beat. Born and raised in Shreveport, LA, Blake (born Thomas Givens) was already working in … read moreRockabilly artist Tommy Blake, like so many before him, started his career as a straight-ahead country singer before making the switch to the big beat. Born and raised in Shreveport, LA, Blake (born Thomas Givens) was already working in a teenage combo playing country music at station KTBS in the… read more
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Johnny Carroll
33,132 listeners
Johnny Carroll (October 23, 1937 – February 18, 1995) was an American rockabilly singer and guitarist. Born John Lewis Carrell (Carrell was… read moreJohnny Carroll (October 23, 1937 – February 18, 1995) was an American rockabilly singer and guitarist. Born John Lewis Carrell (Carrell was printed incorrectly as Carroll on the record label), Carroll began recording for Decca Records in… read moreJohnny Carroll (October 23, 1937 – February 18, 1995) was an American rockabilly singer and guitarist. Born John Lewis Carrell (Carrell was printed incorrectly as Carroll on the record label), Carroll began recording for Decca Records in the middle of the 1950s as Johnny Carroll & His Hot roc… read more
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Mac Curtis
11,901 listeners
Wesley Erwin "Mac" Curtis, Jr. (January 16, 1939 – September 16, 2013) was an American rockabilly musician. Born in Fort Worth, T… read moreWesley Erwin "Mac" Curtis, Jr. (January 16, 1939 – September 16, 2013) was an American rockabilly musician. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Curtis began playing guitar at the age of 12, entering local talent competitions. He moved t… read moreWesley Erwin "Mac" Curtis, Jr. (January 16, 1939 – September 16, 2013) was an American rockabilly musician. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Curtis began playing guitar at the age of 12, entering local talent competitions. He moved to Weatherford in 1954, and while there he formed a band with… read more
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Jackie Lee Cochran
13,508 listeners
Jackie Lee Cochran (Dalton, Georgia, USA, February 5, 1934 – March 15, 1998) was an American rockabilly musician, known as Jack the Cat. Co… read moreJackie Lee Cochran (Dalton, Georgia, USA, February 5, 1934 – March 15, 1998) was an American rockabilly musician, known as Jack the Cat. Cochran had a twin brother who died at the age of two. He began playing guitar at age six. His fathe… read moreJackie Lee Cochran (Dalton, Georgia, USA, February 5, 1934 – March 15, 1998) was an American rockabilly musician, known as Jack the Cat. Cochran had a twin brother who died at the age of two. He began playing guitar at age six. His father was sentenced to 30 years in prison for murder, and as a r… read more
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Jack Earls
16,833 listeners
Jack Earls (b. Aug. 23, 1932, Woodbury, Tennessee) is an American country and rockabilly singer. Jack Earls grew up on a farm in Manchester… read moreJack Earls (b. Aug. 23, 1932, Woodbury, Tennessee) is an American country and rockabilly singer. Jack Earls grew up on a farm in Manchester, Tennessee in a family of seven children. He sang as a child and began playing guitar at 16; at 1… read moreJack Earls (b. Aug. 23, 1932, Woodbury, Tennessee) is an American country and rockabilly singer. Jack Earls grew up on a farm in Manchester, Tennessee in a family of seven children. He sang as a child and began playing guitar at 16; at 17 he moved to Memphis and formed his first band there in 194… read more
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Eddie Bond
22,568 listeners
Eddie Bond (July 1, 1933 – March 20, 2013) was an American rockabilly singer and guitarist. In the mid-1950s, Bond recorded for Mercury Rec… read moreEddie Bond (July 1, 1933 – March 20, 2013) was an American rockabilly singer and guitarist. In the mid-1950s, Bond recorded for Mercury Records and toured with Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Warre… read moreEddie Bond (July 1, 1933 – March 20, 2013) was an American rockabilly singer and guitarist. In the mid-1950s, Bond recorded for Mercury Records and toured with Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Warren Smith and others. He is infamous for having rejected the t… read more
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Joe Clay
28,338 listeners
Joe Clay (Claiborne Joseph Cheramie, September 8, 1938, - September 26, 2016) was an American rockabilly musician. Joe Clay, born in Har… read moreJoe Clay (Claiborne Joseph Cheramie, September 8, 1938, - September 26, 2016) was an American rockabilly musician. Joe Clay, born in Harvey, Louisiana, U.S.A., began performing at age 12 in a country band, who were offered a spot perf… read moreJoe Clay (Claiborne Joseph Cheramie, September 8, 1938, - September 26, 2016) was an American rockabilly musician. Joe Clay, born in Harvey, Louisiana, U.S.A., began performing at age 12 in a country band, who were offered a spot performing on local radio station WWEZ. RCA subsidiary Vik Recor… read more
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Curtis Gordon
11,081 listeners
Curtis Gordon (Jul. 27, 1928 - May 2, 2004) was an American rockabilly singer. One of the most enduring and beloved rockabilly artists of t… read moreCurtis Gordon (Jul. 27, 1928 - May 2, 2004) was an American rockabilly singer. One of the most enduring and beloved rockabilly artists of the '50s, Curtis Gordon has never gotten the recognition he deserves as a true crossover artis… read moreCurtis Gordon (Jul. 27, 1928 - May 2, 2004) was an American rockabilly singer. One of the most enduring and beloved rockabilly artists of the '50s, Curtis Gordon has never gotten the recognition he deserves as a true crossover artist between country, Western swing, and rockabilly. A devotee … read more