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Don Woody
10,708 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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Roy Hall
13,854 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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Ray Harris
20,920 listeners
Ray Harris was born on September 7th 1927. He formed a band with Wayne Powers and wrote the songs "Come On, Little Mama" and &quo… read moreRay Harris was born on September 7th 1927. He formed a band with Wayne Powers and wrote the songs "Come On, Little Mama" and "Greenback Dollar, Watch and Chain". He eventually recorded these at Sun Records with Sam Phillips. View wikiRay Harris was born on September 7th 1927. He formed a band with Wayne Powers and wrote the songs "Come On, Little Mama" and "Greenback Dollar, Watch and Chain". He eventually recorded these at Sun Records with Sam Phillips. View wiki
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Art Adams
7,507 listeners
Rockabilly legend Art Adams is well known for his two 45s Indian Joe/Rock Crazy Baby (Cherry #1004) released 1959 and Dancing Doll/She Don&… read moreRockabilly legend Art Adams is well known for his two 45s Indian Joe/Rock Crazy Baby (Cherry #1004) released 1959 and Dancing Doll/She Don't Live Here No More (Cherry #1018/1019) released 1960. Despite the success of these two sing… read moreRockabilly legend Art Adams is well known for his two 45s Indian Joe/Rock Crazy Baby (Cherry #1004) released 1959 and Dancing Doll/She Don't Live Here No More (Cherry #1018/1019) released 1960. Despite the success of these two singles, Adams quit the music business in 1968. Little did he kn… read more
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Gene Maltais
8,529 listeners
Born 21 May 1933, Concord, New Hampshire Gene developed an interest, like so many others, whilst in school and started playing in a local r… read moreBorn 21 May 1933, Concord, New Hampshire Gene developed an interest, like so many others, whilst in school and started playing in a local restaurant. However having completed his education, he decided he wanted to see some of the USA and… read moreBorn 21 May 1933, Concord, New Hampshire Gene developed an interest, like so many others, whilst in school and started playing in a local restaurant. However having completed his education, he decided he wanted to see some of the USA and started to travel picking up work as he went but eventually… read more
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Jackie Lee Cochran
13,296 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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Joe Clay
27,980 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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Don Willis
8,098 listeners
Don WIllis was born in Tipton County Tennessee in 1931. He recorded for RCS records from 1958-1964. He played with a band named The Orbits … read moreDon WIllis was born in Tipton County Tennessee in 1931. He recorded for RCS records from 1958-1964. He played with a band named The Orbits and the best known song is Boppin' High School Baby. A close second in popularity is Warrior … read moreDon WIllis was born in Tipton County Tennessee in 1931. He recorded for RCS records from 1958-1964. He played with a band named The Orbits and the best known song is Boppin' High School Baby. A close second in popularity is Warrior Sam. He is classic Rockabilly at its finest, with a strong t… read more
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Johnny Carroll
32,914 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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Tommy Blake
16,073 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