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* Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen, a 1970's group who biggest hit was a cover of the rockabilly tune "Hot Rod Lincoln" which originated as an answer song to "Hot Rod race".

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* Ronnie Self: "Bop a Lena" (1956).
* Robert Gordon: "Red Hot" (1977).
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Rockabillyis a musical style which could be described as the missing link between CountryMusic, {{Bluegrass}} and RockAndRoll. It originated in the American South in TheFifties. Typical for the genre is the vocal twang (pretty close to yodeling) and a strong emphasis on rhythm, provided by guitar, upright bass, and a stripped down drum kit. Solos are provided on electric guitar. Backup vocals are often shouted.

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Rockabillyis Rockabilly is a musical style which could be described as the missing link between CountryMusic, {{Bluegrass}} and RockAndRoll. It originated in the American South in TheFifties. Typical for the genre is the vocal twang (pretty close to yodeling) and a strong emphasis on rhythm, provided by guitar, upright bass, and a stripped down drum kit. Solos are provided on electric guitar. Backup vocals are often shouted.
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'''Rockabilly''' is a musical style which could be described as the missing link between CountryMusic, {{Bluegrass}} and RockAndRoll. It originated in the American South in TheFifties. Typical for the genre is the vocal twang (pretty close to yodeling) and a strong emphasis on rhythm, provided by guitar, upright bass, and a stripped down drum kit. Solos are provided on electric guitar. Backup vocals are often shouted.

It was popularized by early rock 'n' roll singers such as Music/BillHaleyAndHisComets, whose "Rocket 88" (1951) is widely seen as the first recognizable rockabilly song. The genre quickly got picked up by other early rock 'n' roll pioneers such as Music/CarlPerkins, Music/ElvisPresley and Music/JerryLeeLewis, but also country singers such as Music/JohnnyCash. As rock and roll eventually got more popular rockabilly ran out of steam by the early 1960s. In the 1970s and 1980s acts such as Music/CreedenceClearwaterRevival, Music/DonMcLean, Music/LindaRonstadt and Music/BrianSetzer(and his bands Music/StrayCats and Music/TheBrianSetzerOrchestra) caused a PopRevival of the genre. Still in the 1970s, [[PsychobillyGenre psychobilly]], a fusion of rockabilly, {{punk rock}} and themes inspired by [[HorrorFilms horror films]], the subgenre has the bands Music/TheCramps and Music/TheMeteors as a pioneers. Since 1997 the genre even has a Rockabilly Hall of Fame in Nashville.

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'''Rockabilly''' is Rockabillyis a musical style which could be described as the missing link between CountryMusic, {{Bluegrass}} and RockAndRoll. It originated in the American South in TheFifties. Typical for the genre is the vocal twang (pretty close to yodeling) and a strong emphasis on rhythm, provided by guitar, upright bass, and a stripped down drum kit. Solos are provided on electric guitar. Backup vocals are often shouted.

It was popularized by early rock 'n' roll singers such as Music/BillHaleyAndHisComets, whose "Rocket 88" (1951) is widely seen as the first recognizable rockabilly song. The genre quickly got picked up by other early rock 'n' roll pioneers such as Music/CarlPerkins, Music/ElvisPresley and Music/JerryLeeLewis, but also country singers such as Music/JohnnyCash. As rock and roll eventually got more popular rockabilly ran out of steam by the early 1960s. In the 1970s and 1980s acts such as Music/CreedenceClearwaterRevival, Music/DonMcLean, Music/LindaRonstadt and Music/BrianSetzer(and Music/BrianSetzer (and his bands Music/StrayCats and Music/TheBrianSetzerOrchestra) caused a PopRevival of the genre. Still in the 1970s, [[PsychobillyGenre psychobilly]], {{psychobilly|Genre}}, a fusion of rockabilly, {{punk rock}} and themes inspired by [[HorrorFilms horror films]], {{horror films}}, the subgenre has the bands Music/TheCramps and Music/TheMeteors as a pioneers. Since 1997 the genre even has a Rockabilly Hall of Fame in Nashville.
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[[/index]]* Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen, a 1970's group who biggest hit was a cover of the rockabilly tune "Hot Rod Lincoln" which originated as an answer song to "Hot Rod race".
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* Charlie Feathers: Fans of the film ''Film/KillBill'' may recognize his songs "That Certain Female" and "Can't Hardly Stand It", which was one of several rockabilly songs covered by Music/TheCramps.
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* Charlie Feathers: Fans of the film ''Film/KillBill'' may recognize his songs "That Certain Female" and "Can't Hardly Stand It", which was one of several rockabilly songs covered by Music/TheCramps.
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It was popularized by early rock 'n' roll singers such as Music/BillHaleyAndHisComets, whose "Rocket 88" (1951) is widely seen as the first recognizable rockabilly song. The genre quickly got picked up by other early rock 'n' roll pioneers such as Music/CarlPerkins, Music/ElvisPresley and Music/JerryLeeLewis, but also country singers such as Music/JohnnyCash. As rock and roll eventually got more popular rockabilly ran out of steam by the early 1960s. In the 1970s and 1980s acts such as Music/CreedenceClearwaterRevival, Music/DonMcLean, Music/LindaRonstadt and Music/BrianSetzer caused a PopRevival of the genre. Still in the 1970s, [[PsychobillyGenre psychobilly]], a fusion of rockabilly, {{punk rock}} and themes inspired by [[HorrorFilms horror films]], the subgenre has the bands Music/TheCramps and The Meteors as a pioneers. Since 1997 the genre even has a Rockabilly Hall of Fame in Nashville.

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It was popularized by early rock 'n' roll singers such as Music/BillHaleyAndHisComets, whose "Rocket 88" (1951) is widely seen as the first recognizable rockabilly song. The genre quickly got picked up by other early rock 'n' roll pioneers such as Music/CarlPerkins, Music/ElvisPresley and Music/JerryLeeLewis, but also country singers such as Music/JohnnyCash. As rock and roll eventually got more popular rockabilly ran out of steam by the early 1960s. In the 1970s and 1980s acts such as Music/CreedenceClearwaterRevival, Music/DonMcLean, Music/LindaRonstadt and Music/BrianSetzer Music/BrianSetzer(and his bands Music/StrayCats and Music/TheBrianSetzerOrchestra) caused a PopRevival of the genre. Still in the 1970s, [[PsychobillyGenre psychobilly]], a fusion of rockabilly, {{punk rock}} and themes inspired by [[HorrorFilms horror films]], the subgenre has the bands Music/TheCramps and The Meteors Music/TheMeteors as a pioneers. Since 1997 the genre even has a Rockabilly Hall of Fame in Nashville.
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It was popularized by early rock 'n' roll singers such as Music/BillHaleyAndHisComets, whose "Rocket 88" (1951) is widely seen as the first recognizable rockabilly song. The genre quickly got picked up by other early rock 'n' roll pioneers such as Music/CarlPerkins, Music/ElvisPresley and Music/JerryLeeLewis, but also country singers such as Music/JohnnyCash. As rock and roll eventually got more popular rockabilly ran out of steam by the early 1960s. In the 1970s and 1980s acts such as Music/CreedenceClearwaterRevival, Music/DonMcLean, Music/LindaRonstadt and Music/BrianSetzer caused a PopRevival of the genre. Still in the 1970s, [[PsychobillyGenre psychobilly]], a fusion of rockabilly, {{punk rock}} and themes inspired by [[HorrorFilms horror films]], the subgenre has the band Music/TheCramps as a pioneer. Since 1997 the genre even has a Rockabilly Hall of Fame in Nashville.

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It was popularized by early rock 'n' roll singers such as Music/BillHaleyAndHisComets, whose "Rocket 88" (1951) is widely seen as the first recognizable rockabilly song. The genre quickly got picked up by other early rock 'n' roll pioneers such as Music/CarlPerkins, Music/ElvisPresley and Music/JerryLeeLewis, but also country singers such as Music/JohnnyCash. As rock and roll eventually got more popular rockabilly ran out of steam by the early 1960s. In the 1970s and 1980s acts such as Music/CreedenceClearwaterRevival, Music/DonMcLean, Music/LindaRonstadt and Music/BrianSetzer caused a PopRevival of the genre. Still in the 1970s, [[PsychobillyGenre psychobilly]], a fusion of rockabilly, {{punk rock}} and themes inspired by [[HorrorFilms horror films]], the subgenre has the band bands Music/TheCramps and The Meteors as a pioneer.pioneers. Since 1997 the genre even has a Rockabilly Hall of Fame in Nashville.

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It was popularized by early rock 'n' roll singers such as Music/BillHaleyAndHisComets, whose "Rocket 88" (1951) is widely seen as the first recognizable rockabilly song. The genre quickly got picked up by other early rock 'n' roll pioneers such as Music/CarlPerkins, Music/ElvisPresley and Music/JerryLeeLewis, but also country singers such as Music/JohnnyCash. As rock and roll eventually got more popular rockabilly ran out of steam by the early 1960s. In the 1970s and 1980s acts such as Music/CreedenceClearwaterRevival, Music/DonMcLean, Music/LindaRonstadt and Music/BrianSetzer caused a PopRevival of the genre. Still in the 1970s, [[PsychobillyGenre psychobilly]], a fusion of rockabilly, {{punk rock}} and themes inspired by [[HorrorFilms horror films]], the subgenre has the band {{TheCramps}} as a pioneer.


Since 1997 the genre even has a Rockabilly Hall of Fame in Nashville.

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It was popularized by early rock 'n' roll singers such as Music/BillHaleyAndHisComets, whose "Rocket 88" (1951) is widely seen as the first recognizable rockabilly song. The genre quickly got picked up by other early rock 'n' roll pioneers such as Music/CarlPerkins, Music/ElvisPresley and Music/JerryLeeLewis, but also country singers such as Music/JohnnyCash. As rock and roll eventually got more popular rockabilly ran out of steam by the early 1960s. In the 1970s and 1980s acts such as Music/CreedenceClearwaterRevival, Music/DonMcLean, Music/LindaRonstadt and Music/BrianSetzer caused a PopRevival of the genre. Still in the 1970s, [[PsychobillyGenre psychobilly]], a fusion of rockabilly, {{punk rock}} and themes inspired by [[HorrorFilms horror films]], the subgenre has the band {{TheCramps}} Music/TheCramps as a pioneer.


pioneer. Since 1997 the genre even has a Rockabilly Hall of Fame in Nashville.
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It was popularized by early rock 'n' roll singers such as Music/BillHaleyAndHisComets, whose "Rocket 88" (1951) is widely seen as the first recognizable rockabilly song. The genre quickly got picked up by other early rock 'n' roll pioneers such as Music/CarlPerkins, Music/ElvisPresley and Music/JerryLeeLewis, but also country singers such as Music/JohnnyCash. As rock and roll eventually got more popular rockabilly ran out of steam by the early 1960s. In the 1970s and 1980s acts such as Music/CreedenceClearwaterRevival, Music/DonMcLean, Music/LindaRonstadt and Music/BrianSetzer caused a PopRevival of the genre. Still in the 1970s, [[PsychobillyGenre psychobilly]], a fusion of rockabilly, {{punk rock}} and themes inspired by [[HorrorFilms horror films]], the subgenre has the band {{The Cramps}} as a pioneer.


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It was popularized by early rock 'n' roll singers such as Music/BillHaleyAndHisComets, whose "Rocket 88" (1951) is widely seen as the first recognizable rockabilly song. The genre quickly got picked up by other early rock 'n' roll pioneers such as Music/CarlPerkins, Music/ElvisPresley and Music/JerryLeeLewis, but also country singers such as Music/JohnnyCash. As rock and roll eventually got more popular rockabilly ran out of steam by the early 1960s. In the 1970s and 1980s acts such as Music/CreedenceClearwaterRevival, Music/DonMcLean, Music/LindaRonstadt and Music/BrianSetzer caused a PopRevival of the genre. Still in the 1970s, [[PsychobillyGenre psychobilly]], a fusion of rockabilly, {{punk rock}} and themes inspired by [[HorrorFilms horror films]], the subgenre has the band {{The Cramps}} {{TheCramps}} as a pioneer.

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It was popularized by early rock 'n' roll singers such as Music/BillHaleyAndHisComets, whose "Rocket 88" (1951) is widely seen as the first recognizable rockabilly song. The genre quickly got picked up by other early rock 'n' roll pioneers such as Music/CarlPerkins, Music/ElvisPresley and Music/JerryLeeLewis, but also country singers such as Music/JohnnyCash. As rock and roll eventually got more popular rockabilly ran out of steam by the early 1960s. In the 1970s and 1980s acts such as Music/CreedenceClearwaterRevival, Music/DonMcLean, Music/LindaRonstadt and Music/BrianSetzer caused a PopRevival of the genre. Since 1997 the genre even has a Rockabilly Hall of Fame in Nashville.

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It was popularized by early rock 'n' roll singers such as Music/BillHaleyAndHisComets, whose "Rocket 88" (1951) is widely seen as the first recognizable rockabilly song. The genre quickly got picked up by other early rock 'n' roll pioneers such as Music/CarlPerkins, Music/ElvisPresley and Music/JerryLeeLewis, but also country singers such as Music/JohnnyCash. As rock and roll eventually got more popular rockabilly ran out of steam by the early 1960s. In the 1970s and 1980s acts such as Music/CreedenceClearwaterRevival, Music/DonMcLean, Music/LindaRonstadt and Music/BrianSetzer caused a PopRevival of the genre. Still in the 1970s, [[PsychobillyGenre psychobilly]], a fusion of rockabilly, {{punk rock}} and themes inspired by [[HorrorFilms horror films]], the subgenre has the band {{The Cramps}} as a pioneer.


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* Music/ElvisPresley
** ''Music/TheSunSessions'' (1976): Compilation album which compiles his earliest work which is closer to the rockabilly sound than his later work would be.
* Music/MartyRobbins
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* Music/ImeldaMay is a 21st century Irish singer who made several albums in a modern-rockabilly style.
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'''Rockabilly''' is a musical style which could be described as the missing link between CountryMusic, {{Bluegrass}} and RockAndRoll. It originated in the American South in TheFifties. Typical for the genre is the vocal twang (pretty close to yodeling) and a strong emphasis on rhythm, provided by guitar, upright bass, and a stripped down drum kit.

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'''Rockabilly''' is a musical style which could be described as the missing link between CountryMusic, {{Bluegrass}} and RockAndRoll. It originated in the American South in TheFifties. Typical for the genre is the vocal twang (pretty close to yodeling) and a strong emphasis on rhythm, provided by guitar, upright bass, and a stripped down drum kit. \n Solos are provided on electric guitar. Backup vocals are often shouted.
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'''Rockabilly''' is a musical style which could be described as the missing link between CountryMusic, {{Bluegrass}} and RockAndRoll. It originated in the American South in TheFifties. Typical for the genre is the vocal twang (pretty close to yodeling) and a strong emphasis on rhythm.

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'''Rockabilly''' is a musical style which could be described as the missing link between CountryMusic, {{Bluegrass}} and RockAndRoll. It originated in the American South in TheFifties. Typical for the genre is the vocal twang (pretty close to yodeling) and a strong emphasis on rhythm.
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* Wanda Jackson: One of the first women to make a mark in rock 'n' roll.



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* Music/StrayCatsMusic/StrayCats: Led a revival of the style in TheEighties.
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** The Brian Setzer Orchestra (organized by The Stray Cats' former frontman).
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* Charlie Feathers: Fans of the film ''Kill Bill'' may recognize his songs "That Certain Female" and "Can't Hardly Stand It".

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[[redirect:Literature/SpiderKiss]]'''Rockabilly''' is a musical style which could be described as the missing link between CountryMusic, {{Bluegrass}} and RockAndRoll. It originated in the American South in TheFifties. Typical for the genre is the vocal twang (pretty close to yodeling) and a strong emphasis on rhythm.

It was popularized by early rock 'n' roll singers such as Music/BillHaleyAndHisComets, whose "Rocket 88" (1951) is widely seen as the first recognizable rockabilly song. The genre quickly got picked up by other early rock 'n' roll pioneers such as Music/CarlPerkins, Music/ElvisPresley and Music/JerryLeeLewis, but also country singers such as Music/JohnnyCash. As rock and roll eventually got more popular rockabilly ran out of steam by the early 1960s. In the 1970s and 1980s acts such as Music/CreedenceClearwaterRevival, Music/DonMcLean, Music/LindaRonstadt and Music/BrianSetzer caused a PopRevival of the genre. Since 1997 the genre even has a Rockabilly Hall of Fame in Nashville.

!! Examples of rockabilly artists:
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* Music/TheBigBopper: Best known for "Chantilly Lace" (1958)
* Music/JohnnyCash: His earliest recordings, "Hey Porter", "Folsom Prison Blues" and "Cry! Cry! Cry!" are examples.
* Music/EddieCochran
* Duane Eddy: Best known for his guitar instumentals, such as "Because They're Young" and "Rebel Rouser".
* Music/TheEverlyBrothers
* Charlie Feathers: Fans of the film ''Kill Bill'' may recognize his songs "That Certain Female" and "Can't Hardly Stand It".
* Music/BillHaleyAndHisComets: "Rocket 88" (1951) is seen as the first rockabilly hit.
* The Johnny Burnette Trio: Well remembered for "Train Kept A-Rollin'" (1956), which was the first rock 'n' roll sound to use guitar distortion.
* Music/JerryLeeLewis
* Ricky Nelson
* Music/RoyOrbison
* Carl Perkins: The first singer to bring "Blue Suede Shoes" (1955) to top of the charts.
* Music/ElvisPresley
** ''Music/TheSunSessions'' (1976): Compilation album which compiles his earliest work which is closer to the rockabilly sound than his later work would be.
* Music/MartyRobbins
** ''Music/GunfighterBalladsAndTrailSongs'' (1959)
* Arkie Shibley and the Mountain Dew Boys: Their hit "Hot Rod Race" (1950) is an early example of the genre.
* Shakin' Stevens
* TheStray Cats
* Gene Vincent: Scored his biggest hit with "Be-Bop A Lula".
* Link Wray: Well remembered for "Rumble".
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