Rockabilly is a genre of music that emerged in the 1950s and is characterized by a fusion of rock and roll and country music. It is known for its energetic and rhythmic style, combining elements of blues, boogie-woogie, and hillbilly music. Here are four prominent artists in the Rockabilly genre:
- Elvis Presley - Elvis Presley, also known as the "King of Rock and Roll," was one of the pioneers of Rockabilly. His energetic performances, charismatic stage presence, and hits like "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock" made him an iconic figure in the genre.
- Jerry Lee Lewis - Jerry Lee Lewis is a Rockabilly legend known for his virtuosic piano playing and dynamic stage presence. With songs like "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," he contributed to the genre's popularity and left a lasting impact on rock music.
- Carl Perkins - Carl Perkins was a singer-songwriter and guitarist who played a crucial role in shaping the Rockabilly sound. His classic song "Blue Suede Shoes" became an anthem of the genre, and his guitar work influenced many rock and roll musicians.
- Wanda Jackson - Wanda Jackson, known as the "Queen of Rockabilly," was one of the few female artists to achieve success in the genre. Her powerful voice and rockin' tunes like "Let's Have a Party" helped break gender barriers in the music industry.
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#1 - So Much Love ( K.DonnellyM.Holland)
Kerr Donnelly Band
#2 - Buy the Time
Wade Farlowe
#3 - WHAT THEN AM I GONNA DO
JESUS OLDMAN
#4 - Suspicion
Ronnie Gee
#5 - Johnny Is A Rebel
Neil Cotton
#6 - Back To My Home Town Version A
Thom Gelineau
#7 - My Country Girl
David Irby
#8 - Where Do I Fit In
Marshall Williams
#9 - 12 - You'll Be Mine
William T. Official
#10 - Wanted Man
Ralf Tygerz Project
#11 - Past 12 o clock
Kit Bradley-songwriter
#12 - Twangtown Shuffle
Major Snagg
#13 - Whiskey Burn
The Parker Everetts Band
#14 - Maybelline
Cotton Covers
#15 - Lonesome Cowboy
KillerMiller
#16 - chasin Rabbits
Atomic DNA
#17 - I Gotta Get Rid of You
Gray Crosby
#18 - Holidays
Daniel Blair
#19 - Unit 309
The Stray Dawgs
#20 - ain't no damn excuse
Hung Far Low
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So Much Love ( K.DonnellyM.Holland)
Kerr Donnelly Band
WHAT THEN AM I GONNA DO
JESUS OLDMAN
12 - You'll Be Mine
William T. Official
Wanted Man
Ralf Tygerz Project
Past 12 o clock
Kit Bradley-songwriter
Suspicion
Ronnie Gee
Twangtown Shuffle
Major Snagg
Whiskey Burn
The Parker Everetts Band
Maybelline
Cotton Covers
Lonesome Cowboy
KillerMiller
chasin Rabbits
Atomic DNA
I Gotta Get Rid of You
Gray Crosby
Holidays
Daniel Blair
Johnny Is A Rebel
Neil Cotton
Unit 309
The Stray Dawgs
ain't no damn excuse
Hung Far Low
The Ballad Of Stan Mills (The Nature Man)
BAMIL
Promised Land
Lonesome
That's Enough
Gene Dawson
FF 15 I'm on Fire
martin stirrup
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