Sheree Homer

Dig That Beat!

Interviews with Musicians at the Root of Rock 'n' Roll

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Disc jockey Alan Freed coined the term "rock and roll" in the 1950s. Rooted in rockabilly, rhythm and blues, country and western, gospel, and pop, the genre was popularized by performers like Elvis Presley, Bill Haley, Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis. Rock and roll's originators and revivalists continue to entertain crowds at roots music festivals worldwide. This book presents stories about performers' lives on the road and in the studio, along with the stories behind popular songs. Informative biographical profiles are provided. Artists sharing their experiences include Dale Hawkins, Big Jay McNeely, Ace Cannon, Sleepy LaBeef, Billy Swan, Robin Luke, Rosie Flores and James Intveld. Conway Twitty, Buck Owens and Janis Martin are also featured.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland
• Seitenzahl: 246
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Mai 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 471g
• ISBN-13: 9780786474462
• ISBN-10: 0786474467
• Artikelnr.: 42194662

Autorenporträt

Journalist Sheree Homer ran her own music magazine, Rockabilly Revue, for two years. Since 2006, she has contributed articles to various publications, including Blue Suede News. She lives in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents Acknowledgments deleteix Foreword by Smilin' Jay McDowell Introduction One.
Rhythm and Blues and Doo-Wop Legends Dale Hawkins Big Jay McNeely The Orlons Two.
Rockabilly Pioneers Clyde Stacy Al Ferrier Rusty York Don Woody Bobby Crown Alvis Wayne Janis Martin Ray Campi Three.
Sun Stars Glenn Honeycutt Alton and Jimmy Sleepy LaBeef Eddie Bond Andy Anderson Vernon Taylor Ace Cannon Four.
Country Hit Makers Conway Twitty Billy Swan Leroy Van Dyke Buck Owens and the Buckaroos Five.
Pop Sensations Dodie Stevens Robin Luke Carl Dobkins, Jr. Six.
Roots Revivalists The Four Charms Ronnie Mack James Intveld Rosie Flores Eddie Angel Billy Hancock The Paladins Jerry King and the Rivertown Ramblers Jai Malano Seven.
International Rockabilly Performers Junior Marvel Mars Attacks Lil' Esther Jack Baymoore Miss Mary Ann Selected Discography Chapter Notes Bibliography Index