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Al Urban
1,834 listeners
Al Urban (Alvin Peter Urban, 1 March 1935 - 18 January 2012) was an American rockabilly singer, guitarist and songwriter. Al Urban was bor… read moreAl Urban (Alvin Peter Urban, 1 March 1935 - 18 January 2012) was an American rockabilly singer, guitarist and songwriter. Al Urban was born on a farm in Gonzales, Texas in 1935. He was the son of Peter Paul Urban and Beatrice (Shelton) … read moreAl Urban (Alvin Peter Urban, 1 March 1935 - 18 January 2012) was an American rockabilly singer, guitarist and songwriter. Al Urban was born on a farm in Gonzales, Texas in 1935. He was the son of Peter Paul Urban and Beatrice (Shelton) Urban. He started playing guitar in his mid-teens and was en… read more
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Jackie Lee Cochran
14,272 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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Royce Porter
2,717 listeners
He was born in Sweetwater Texas and recorded a few hits like "Yes I Do" with a Presley influence, in 1957. He was drafted into t… read moreHe was born in Sweetwater Texas and recorded a few hits like "Yes I Do" with a Presley influence, in 1957. He was drafted into thNavy but on his discharge became a minister at the Baptist Church in Sweetwater. In 1965 he retur… read moreHe was born in Sweetwater Texas and recorded a few hits like "Yes I Do" with a Presley influence, in 1957. He was drafted into thNavy but on his discharge became a minister at the Baptist Church in Sweetwater. In 1965 he returned to recording with "Looking Back", but he was b… read more
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Jimmy Wages
7,047 listeners
Rockabilly/country singer from Mississippi Born: 1933 in Saltillo, Miss. Died: 1999 Notes: grew up in Tupelo where his mother worked in… read moreRockabilly/country singer from Mississippi Born: 1933 in Saltillo, Miss. Died: 1999 Notes: grew up in Tupelo where his mother worked in the same plant (Reed Brothers Manufacturing) as Elvis Presley’s mom … recorded unissued tracks a… read moreRockabilly/country singer from Mississippi Born: 1933 in Saltillo, Miss. Died: 1999 Notes: grew up in Tupelo where his mother worked in the same plant (Reed Brothers Manufacturing) as Elvis Presley’s mom … recorded unissued tracks at Sun in 1956, including “Mad Man,” “Heartbreakin’ Love,” an… read more
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Ersel Hickey
7,973 listeners
source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ersel_Hickey Early life He was born Ersel O'Hickey, named after the family doctor, Dr. Ersel.… read moresource http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ersel_Hickey Early life He was born Ersel O'Hickey, named after the family doctor, Dr. Ersel. His mother was from Kingston, Ontario; his father, who was Irish, died when Hickey was four. He w… read moresource http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ersel_Hickey Early life He was born Ersel O'Hickey, named after the family doctor, Dr. Ersel. His mother was from Kingston, Ontario; his father, who was Irish, died when Hickey was four. He was one of eight children. His mother had a nervous breakdown… read more
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Don Woody
11,343 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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Alvis Wayne
3,364 listeners
Although he's not necessarily the most renowned rockabilly artist, Alvis Wayne was an early contributor to the scene. Born in Puduka, … read moreAlthough he's not necessarily the most renowned rockabilly artist, Alvis Wayne was an early contributor to the scene. Born in Puduka, TX, on December 31st, 1937, Wayne was part of a large family, and grew up very poor during the inf… read moreAlthough he's not necessarily the most renowned rockabilly artist, Alvis Wayne was an early contributor to the scene. Born in Puduka, TX, on December 31st, 1937, Wayne was part of a large family, and grew up very poor during the infamous Great Depression era. He was still a youngster when he… read more
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The Miller Sisters
10,192 listeners
Elsie Jo Miller and Midred Miller (Wages) were actually sisters-in-law; Elsie married Mildred's brother, guitarist Roy Miller, and the… read moreElsie Jo Miller and Midred Miller (Wages) were actually sisters-in-law; Elsie married Mildred's brother, guitarist Roy Miller, and the three of them worked as the Miller Trio and were on WTUP Radio in Tupelo, Mississippi for about a… read moreElsie Jo Miller and Midred Miller (Wages) were actually sisters-in-law; Elsie married Mildred's brother, guitarist Roy Miller, and the three of them worked as the Miller Trio and were on WTUP Radio in Tupelo, Mississippi for about a year before auditioning for Sun Records in 1954. Producer S… read more
