Catch That Rockabilly Fever

Klappentext Rockabilly! a musical designation coined by Billboard magazine in the mid-1950s! is a rambunctious rhythmic style combining the liveliest elements of country! gospel! and rhythm and blues. Popularized by such performers as Elvis Presley! Buddy Holly and Ricky Nelson! rockabilly has been a major influence on the music of Bob Dylan! the Beatles and Bruce Springsteen (among many others). This book captures the essence of life on the road and in the recording studio through interviews with many of rockabilly's foremost artists. Among those sharing their experiences are Jerry Allison and Sonny Curtis of the Crickets! Sonny Burgess! Wanda Jackson! Glen Glenn! the Collins Kids! Charlie Gracie and Deke Dickerson. Also included are several rare publicity photos. Zusammenfassung Rockabilly! a musical designation coined by ""Billboard"" magazine in the mid - 1950s! is a rambunctious rhythmic style combining the liveliest elements of country! gospel! and rhythm and blues. This title captures the essence of life on the road and in the recording studio through interviews with many of rockabilly's foremost artists.

Auteur

Journalist Sheree Homer started her own music magazine, Rockabilly Revue. Since 2004, she has contributed articles to various publications, including Blue Suede News. She lives in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Résumé
Rockabilly, a musical designation coined by ""Billboard"" magazine in the mid - 1950s, is a rambunctious rhythmic style combining the liveliest elements of country, gospel, and rhythm and blues. This title captures the essence of life on the road and in the recording studio through interviews with many of rockabilly's foremost artists.