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Billy Lee Riley
87,378 listeners
Billy Lee Riley (born October 5, 1933 - August 2, 2009 ) was a first generation Rockabilly musician, singer, record producer and songwriter… read moreBilly Lee Riley (born October 5, 1933 - August 2, 2009 ) was a first generation Rockabilly musician, singer, record producer and songwriter who died in Jonesboro Arkansas. Born in Pocahontas, Arkansas, the son of a sharecropper, Riley le… read moreBilly Lee Riley (born October 5, 1933 - August 2, 2009 ) was a first generation Rockabilly musician, singer, record producer and songwriter who died in Jonesboro Arkansas. Born in Pocahontas, Arkansas, the son of a sharecropper, Riley learned to play guitar from black farm workers. After 4 years … read more -
Johnny Burnette & The Rock 'n' Roll Trio
40,989 listeners
Johnny Burnette & The Rock 'n' Roll Trio was an American rockabilly group formed in Memphis, Tennessee, during the 1950s. Lat… read moreJohnny Burnette & The Rock 'n' Roll Trio was an American rockabilly group formed in Memphis, Tennessee, during the 1950s. Later recordings were attributed to The Johnny Burnette Trio. The members of the Trio were Dorsey Bur… read moreJohnny Burnette & The Rock 'n' Roll Trio was an American rockabilly group formed in Memphis, Tennessee, during the 1950s. Later recordings were attributed to The Johnny Burnette Trio. The members of the Trio were Dorsey Burnette, his younger brother Johnny Burnette, and a friend Pau… read more -
Warren Smith
102,220 listeners
There are at least two artists/musicians by the name of Warren Smith. Warren Smith (b. 7 February 1932, Humphreys County, Mississippi - d… read moreThere are at least two artists/musicians by the name of Warren Smith. Warren Smith (b. 7 February 1932, Humphreys County, Mississippi - d. 31 January 1980) was a pioneer rockabilly singer and guitar player. Smith was born to Ioda and W… read moreThere are at least two artists/musicians by the name of Warren Smith. Warren Smith (b. 7 February 1932, Humphreys County, Mississippi - d. 31 January 1980) was a pioneer rockabilly singer and guitar player. Smith was born to Ioda and Willie Warren Smith, who divorced when he was young. He was r… read more -
Sonny Burgess
47,010 listeners
There are two artists named Sonny Burgess: 1) Albert Austin "Sonny" Burgess (May 28, 1931 – August 18, 2017) was an American rock… read moreThere are two artists named Sonny Burgess: 1) Albert Austin "Sonny" Burgess (May 28, 1931 – August 18, 2017) was an American rockabilly guitarist and singer. In the early 1950s, Burgess played boogie woogie music in dance halls… read moreThere are two artists named Sonny Burgess: 1) Albert Austin "Sonny" Burgess (May 28, 1931 – August 18, 2017) was an American rockabilly guitarist and singer. In the early 1950s, Burgess played boogie woogie music in dance halls and bars around Newport. Burgess, Kern Kennedy, Johnny Ray … read more -
Gene Vincent
336,206 listeners
Gene Vincent, real name Vincent Eugene Craddock, (February 11, 1935 – October 12, 1971) was an American rockabilly pioneer musician, best k… read moreGene Vincent, real name Vincent Eugene Craddock, (February 11, 1935 – October 12, 1971) was an American rockabilly pioneer musician, best known for his hit Be-Bop-A-Lula. He performed with his backing band, the Blue Caps. After Be-Bop-A-… read moreGene Vincent, real name Vincent Eugene Craddock, (February 11, 1935 – October 12, 1971) was an American rockabilly pioneer musician, best known for his hit Be-Bop-A-Lula. He performed with his backing band, the Blue Caps. After Be-Bop-A-Lula had become a huge hit in 1956 (peaking at #7 and spendi… read more -
Carl Perkins
418,156 listeners
Carl Perkins (April 9, 1932 – January 19, 1998) was an American rockabilly singer, guitarist and songwriter, performing early Rockabilly an… read moreCarl Perkins (April 9, 1932 – January 19, 1998) was an American rockabilly singer, guitarist and songwriter, performing early Rockabilly and Rock n Roll along with more traditional Country and Gospel music for decades before his death at… read moreCarl Perkins (April 9, 1932 – January 19, 1998) was an American rockabilly singer, guitarist and songwriter, performing early Rockabilly and Rock n Roll along with more traditional Country and Gospel music for decades before his death at age 65. His best known song was "Blue Suede Shoes"… read more -
Wanda Jackson
410,625 listeners
Wanda Jackson (born Wanda Lavonne Jackson, October 20, 1937 in Maud, Oklahoma) is an American rock and roll singer. Having made her debut r… read moreWanda Jackson (born Wanda Lavonne Jackson, October 20, 1937 in Maud, Oklahoma) is an American rock and roll singer. Having made her debut recordings at the age of nineteen, she became one of the first popular female rock and roll singers… read moreWanda Jackson (born Wanda Lavonne Jackson, October 20, 1937 in Maud, Oklahoma) is an American rock and roll singer. Having made her debut recordings at the age of nineteen, she became one of the first popular female rock and roll singers in history and as a result, a pioneering and influential fi… read more -
Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps
111,105 listeners
Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps was an American rockabilly band formed and led by Gene Vincent (Blue Caps being a term used in reference t… read moreGene Vincent & His Blue Caps was an American rockabilly band formed and led by Gene Vincent (Blue Caps being a term used in reference to enlisted sailors in the U.S. Navy). The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in… read moreGene Vincent & His Blue Caps was an American rockabilly band formed and led by Gene Vincent (Blue Caps being a term used in reference to enlisted sailors in the U.S. Navy). The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 by Smokey Robinson. When formed in 1955, the band inc… read more -
Dale Hawkins
76,781 listeners
Dale Hawkins (born Delmar Allen Hawkins on August 22, 1936 in Goldmine, Louisiana - February 13, 2010, Little Rock, Arkansas) was a pioneer… read moreDale Hawkins (born Delmar Allen Hawkins on August 22, 1936 in Goldmine, Louisiana - February 13, 2010, Little Rock, Arkansas) was a pioneer American Rock singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist who is often called the architect of the s… read moreDale Hawkins (born Delmar Allen Hawkins on August 22, 1936 in Goldmine, Louisiana - February 13, 2010, Little Rock, Arkansas) was a pioneer American Rock singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist who is often called the architect of the swamp rock boogie. (Fellow rockabilly pioneer Ronnie Hawkins … read more -
Eddie Cochran
554,893 listeners
Ray Edward "Eddie" Cochran (October 3, 1938 - April 17, 1960) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. With a charismati… read moreRay Edward "Eddie" Cochran (October 3, 1938 - April 17, 1960) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. With a charismatic voice that could switch effortlessly between smooth ballads and raucous rockabilly, Cochran epit… read moreRay Edward "Eddie" Cochran (October 3, 1938 - April 17, 1960) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. With a charismatic voice that could switch effortlessly between smooth ballads and raucous rockabilly, Cochran epitomized the rebellious '50s rocker. Although killed in a… read more