Rockabilly

The rebellious youth music we know as rockabilly was born in the 50s and enjoyed a great revival in the 80s and 90s. This book is a straight-from-the-heart account of how the genres greatest artists -- author Billy Poores personal friends -- made their mark. Billy gives the low-down on everyone from pioneers like Gene Vincent * Elvis Presley * Jerry Lee Lewis * Carl Perkins * Eddie Cochran * and Charlie Feathers, to the next generation of stars like Link Wray * Dave Edmunds * Robert Gordon * Dwight Yoakam * The Blasters * The Stray Cats * and BR5-49, to the unlikely artists who have been influenced by rockabilly, including Conway Twitty and The Beatles. His uncensored stories and incredible, previously-unpublished photos deliver an inside look into the wild art of one of Americas greatest inventions. The book is also a great reference guide, detailing artists (from the legends to the one-hit wonders) chart activity, career milestones and tours. With its sentimental foreword by the late Danny Gatton, this book is a must-read for all fans of music and Americana!