Rockabilly Hall of Fame Legends List
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Rader, Don
Rock'n'Roll Grandpa, '56
Rockin' The Blues, '56
Rae, Donna
Little Fool, '59
Rae, Nona
Ragan, Lonnie
Ragon, Don
Raiders
Rainbows
I Don't Want A Sweetheart, '58
Raindrops
Raines, Jerry
Rainier, Chris
Rains, Rodney
Rainwater, Little Joy
Rainwater, Marvin
A Need For Love, '58
Gamblin' Man, '58
Gonna Find Me Bluebird, '57
Hot And Cold, '56
Mr. Blues, '56
My Brand Of Blues, '57
Tennessee Hound Dog Yodel, '55
Ralph
The Ramblers
Rambo, Bobby
Rambo Brothers, The
Rambo, Gene
Dena Jo
My Little Mama
Ramistella, Johnny
Two By Two, '56
Rampages
Alligator Stomp, '64
Rand, Bobby
Rand, D.C.
Rand, Joey
Rand, Lincoln
Rand, Tony
Randall, Billy
Randall, Jay
Randle, Dodie
Randle, Rick
Randy & Ricky
Randy & Sandy
Randy & The Radiants
Recorded several sessions for Sun Records, principally on October
19, 1964 and September 16, 1965. Two singles were issued in a pop
vein. Personnel; Randy Haspel, Bill Slais, Howard Calhoun, Mike
Gardner and Ed Marshall.
Randy & The Rockets
Raney, Wayne
Shake Baby Shake, '57
Rankin, Kenny
Raper Brothers
Rash, Curley
Ratliff, Bozo
Let Me In, '58
Rock A Long Time, '58
Ratliff, J.T.
Ra-Tray, Duke
Ratterree, Jimmy
Raunchy Ron
Raven, Eddie
Raven, Marc
Ray & Lamar
Ray & Lindy
Ray & Ron
Ray, Danny
Ray, David
Lonesome Baby Blues, '58
Ray, Don
Imogene, '58
These Rock'n'Roll Blues, '58
Ray, Dorsey
Ray, Gary
Extra Extra
Ray, Gene
Rock & Roll Fever, '57
Ray, Merle
Ray, Mike & Judy Shay
Ray, Ritchie
Ray, Robbin
Ray, Shane Kai
Ray, Wade
Raye, Jackie
Ray, Kai
Ray, Nelson
Ray, Ronnie
Reagan, Jimmy
Lonely Lonely Heart, '59
Reardon, Eddie
Reason, Rick
I Feel So Bad, '64
Rebb, Johnny
Rock On, '59
Rebelettes
Rebel Rousers
Leroy
Maybellene
Red Headed Woman, '59
Rebelaires
Alaska Rock, '58
Satellite Rock, '58
Recalls
No Reason, '60
Nobody's Guy, '60
Rector, Hank
Red & Blue
Red Hadley's Wranglers
Brother That's All, '55
Red River Dave
Robinson, Red
Redd, Johnny
Reddy, Bobby
Redman, Terry
Redell, Teddy
Judy, '60
Stop, '60
Tired Of Love, '60
Orange Blossom Special
Reed, Earl
Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee, '58
Mama, '58
Reed, Jerry
I've Had Enough, '56
When I Found You, '56
(Also wrote Gene Vincent's classic: Crazy Legs)
Reed, Ken
Reed Brothers
Reed, Billy
Reed, Bob
Reed, Bobby
Reed, Chuck
Reed, Dean
Reed, Denny
Reed, Don
Reed, Norman
Reed, Otis
Reed, Rob
Reed, Smokey
Reed, Sweet
Reeves, Curley
Reeves, Danny
I'm A Hobo, '61
Reeves, Glenn
Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee, '56
Rockin' Country Style, '56
Reeves, Steve
Reeves, Tom
Regan, Russ
Regents
Reffuse, Glenn
Love's No Game
Rediel, Teddy
Born June 7, 1937, Quitman, Arkansas. Vocalist and pianist in a
style similar to that of Jerry Lee Lewis and, especially,
Carl Mann. Recorded for Vaden (some titles leased to Atco
including the hit Judy). Recorded one session with Sun Records (Me
and My Blues and Step) which was unissued. Written several
hit country tunes and writes specifically for Sonny James.
Recorded under the name Reddell. Resides Hever Springs,
Arkansas.
Reindeer, Rickey
Reinsford, Billy
Rel-Yea's
Country Boy, '60
Renae, Eddie
Renaults
Rene, Ricky
Renegades V
Renfro Brothers
Renilli, Vincent
Renney, Lee
Reno, Don
Country Boy Rock'n'Roll, '56
Reno, Jack
Reno, Johnny
Reno, Steve
Renowns
My Mind's Made Up, '61
Rex & Herb
Come Back Big Bertha, '59
Rey, Tony
Reynolds, Brad
Reynolds, Eddie
Reynolds, Jo Ann
Reynolds, Jody
Beulah Lee, '59
Endless Sleep, '58
Tight Capris, '58
Reynolds, Wes
Rhodes, Darrell
I Thought About You, '59
Lou Lou, '59
Runnin' And Chasin', '59
Rhodes, Jimmy
Rhodes, Slim
Born Ethmer Cletus Rhodes, Pocohantas, Arkansas,
1913. Led a country band and joined WMC (Memphis) in 1944.
Later had a syndicated television show (which included
the only TV appearance on Malcom Yelvington). Rhodes died in
1966 but his band has been continued by various members of his
family. The band recorded for Sun, Gilt Edge, Cotton Town
Jubilee and Rhodes own Silver Star and Rhodes labels.
The various band members were Spec, Dusty, Bea Rhodes,
John Hughey, Neil George, Bertha Sipes, Dottie Moore
(who recorded for King Records 1963-1965) and Brad Sluggs.
Spec has appeared frequently on TV, including Hee-Haw, and
Rhodes¹ niece, Sandy, worked as a session vocalist on most
of Al Green¹s Hi recordings and had an album released on the
Berkeley based Fantasy label.
Do What I Do, '56
Take And Give, '56
Rhodes, Texas Red
Go Cats Go, '55
Rhodes, Todd
Rhodes, Walter
Rhule, Rocky
Rock And Roll Baby, '61
Rock The Joint, '61
Rhythm Heirs
Rhythm Kings
Billy Boy, '60
Rhythm Knights
Rhythm Jesters
Rhythm Outlaws
Rhythm Ramblers
Rhythm Riders
Rhythm Rockers
Teenager's Party, '59
Thinking 'Bout You, '59
Baby Sue
Rhythm Rockets
Boppin' Strollin' & Messin' Around
Here There Everywhere
My Shadow
Slide
Rhythm Tones
Baby Sue
Rhythmics
Ricardo, Ricky
Rice, Dumpy
Rice, Eldon
Don't Let Love Break Your Heart, '61
Rich, Allan
Break-Up, '74
Rich, Charlie
Big Boss Man, '71
I Feel Like Going Home, '74
Lonely Weekends, '60
No Headstone On My Grave, '62
Who Will The Next Fool Be, '59
His hair streaked with premature gray, Rich became known as the
"Silver Fox." He was an exceptional musician, singer and writer with
the ability to move from rock to country to blues to jazz in a most
effortless manner. He was the most musically versatile of all the
artists who recorded at Sun.
Off-Site Discography
Rich, Dave
Dave's Official Web Site
Dave's Hall of Fame Page
Rosie Let's Get Cozy, '57
His greatest Rockabilly Hit that went international is "Rosie Let's Get Cozy".
Others that went international were "Chicken House", Burn on Love Fire", "Red Sweater",
"School Blues". "Lonely Street" was co-written by Carl Belew and became a standard hit
recorded by many but the person who made it most famous was pop singer "Andy Williams".
A little of Dave's style on "Lonely Street" was done by everyone who recorded it after him.
Rich, Don
Rich, Teddy
Richy, Paul
Born Paul Richey, Arkansas. Moved to Memphis in 1954. Made one
record for Sun on March 11, 1960, The Ledgend Of The Big Steeple.
Phillips met Richy at a DJ convention in Nashville and brought him
up to Memphis, teaming him with Charlie Rich, Brad Scuggs, Bob
Stevenson, Roland James and Jimmy van Eaton. The record was
issued by Sun after Jack Clement took the demo of Steeple of
Porter Wagoner in Nashville who had a hit with the song.
Richards, Dick
Former Bill Haley Comet, then JoDickMars members, now with Comets
again in 1997. Dick was the Di in the "JoDiMars."
Richards, Jay
Richards, Jimmy
Richards, Snake
Richards, Trig
Richardson, George
Richardson, Jape
Richardson, Murle
Richardson, Skeet
Richie, Darris
Richie, Joe
Richmond, Pat
Rick & The Fairlanes
Ricks, Travis
Rickels, Rick
Ricky & The Stompers
Riddle, Allen
The Moon is Crying, '60
On-Site Mini-Bio
Riddle, Ricky
Ridley, Jimmy
Rife, Charlie
Riki & The Rikatones
T.N.T., '60
Whiplash, '60
Riley, Billy Lee
Visit Billy Lee Riley's on-site
WWW RAB HOF web page
Baby Please Don't Go, '57
Flip Flop And Fly, '61
Flying Saucers Rock & Rol, '56
Is That All To The Ball (Mr. Hall), '58
Pearly Lee, '57
Red Hot, '57
Rockin' On The Moon, '58
Born October 5, 1933, Pocohantas, Arkansas. Came to Memphis 1955
and got a job with the Industrial Coverall Company while working
as a part time country singer. Under contract to Sun 1956-1959.
Left Sun in early 1958 but resigned later that year until 1960.
Worked extensively as a session musician. Part owner of the Rita,
Nita and Mojo labels. Recorded under the pseudonyms Skip Wiley,
Lightnin' Leon, Jivin' Five, Megatons, Rockin¹ Stockins, Sandy &
The Sandstones, Darren Lee. Labels include Sun, Rita, Nita,
Brunswick, Home Of The Blues, Mojo, Dodge, Checker, Pen,
Mercury-Smash, Fire, Fury, Myrl, Hip, Sin, Int., Entrance,
Crescendo, and Southern Rooster. Plays drums, bass, guitar,
harmonica and has worked as a commercial songwriter, record
producer, session man and cabaret act. Currently lives in
Arkansas.
Win, lose or draw, Riley always had one of the hottest working artists
in the mid-south...once with the Little Green Men. Like so many others, he
learned country music from the radio and black music from the
sharecroppers across the cotton patch. Riley was never able to find
that consistent winning groove and part of the problem was that he
lacked an identifiable style. He was multi-talented with many styles
but no definite direction.
Riley, Bob
Midnight Line, '58
Ringo, Eddie
Full Racing Cam, '60
Ringo, Jimmy
I Like This Kind Of Music, '58
Rio & The Little Red Ryders
You Better Believe It, '60
Rio, Bobby
Rio, Chuck
Rio Rockers
Mexicali Baby, '58
Rios, Augie
Riptides
Machine Gun, '59
Ritchie, John
Ritterbush, Bob
Rivera, Lucy
Rivers, Cliff
Rivers, Jack
Call On Me, '56
Rivers, Jimmy
Rivers, Johnny
Baby Come Back, '58
Long Long Walk, '58
Mountain Of Love, '64
One Man Woman, '58
One Woman Man, '58
That's Rock & Roll, '58
Riviaires
Rivieras
California Sun, '64
Road Runners
Roan, Jimmy
Roane, Johnny
Roary, Rockin'
Robbe, Warren
Robbin, Bill
Robbins, Cheri
Robbins, Earl
Robbins, Marty
Devil Woman, '62
Don't Worry, '61
Knee Deep In The Blues, '57
Long Tall Sally, '56
Mean Mama Blues, '55
Story Of My Life, '57
Tennessee Toddy, '55
That's All Right, '55
Robbins, Mel
Are You With Me, '59
Save It, '59
Robbins, Robbie
Hurry, '58
Robbins, Webb
Robby & The Teens
Angel You Sent Me, '62
Robel, Dave
Roberts, Art
Roberts, Bill
Roberts, Bobby
Big Sandy, '58
Cravin', '58
Hop Skip And Jump, '58
She's My Woman, '58
Roberts, Dennis
Roberts, Don
One And Only, '57
Only One, '57
Roberts, Jerry
Roberts, Jimmy
Roberts, Kenny
Roberts, Lou
Roberts, Marty
Baby, '56
Roberts, Pete
Roberts, Rocky
Roberts, Wayne
Robertson, Don
Robertson, Jesse
Robertson, Nat
Robin, Rocky
Robins, Ricky
Robinson, Claude
Robinson, Dick
Robinson, Fenton
Robinson, Jim
Robinson, Jimmy Lee
Robinson, Joey
Robinson, Lester
Robinson, Mark
Robinson, Stan
Robinson, Troy
Robison, Carson
Rockin' & Rollin' With Grandmaw, '56
Robison, Fabor
Roby, Jimmy
Be-Boppin' Baby, '57
Wait A Little Baby, '57
Rocco, Tommy
Rock & Roll Trio See Johnny & Dorsey Burnette and Paul Burlison
(under letter "B")
Rock, Kid
Rock Brothers
Rock-A-Billy Three
Rock-A-Bouts
Rock-A-Fellas
Rock-A-Fellers
Say Mama
Rock-A-Teens
Doggone It Baby, '59
Janis Will Rock, '60
Lotta Boppin', '59
Offbeat, '60
Story Of A Woman, '60
Woo-Hoo, '59
Rockateers
Rocka, Billy
Rockats (Started in the '70s)
Rock-Its
If You've Never Been In Love, '58
It's L-O-V-E, '58
Rockers
Mean Mean Woman
Rock Rock Rocket
Rocketts
Rockin' Chairs
Rockin' Continentals
309, '62
Rockin' Jesters
I Was Too Blind, '58
Rockin' Kids
Rockin' Kings
Rockin' R's
Crazy Baby, '59
Rockin' Ronald
Kansas City
Rockin' Ronnie
Kansas City, '59
Boppin' The Blues
Rockin' Saints
Cheat On Me Baby, '60
Rocking Sid
Rockin' Stockin'
Rockin' Tones
Rocking Martin
All Because Of You
Rocks
Rockwell, Gene
Rocky & The Rocky Fellows
Satellite, '57
Paint The Town Red
I Hate Myself
Rod & Terry
Rodgers, Bob
Little Bit Late For Lovin'
Rodgers, Hank & Ramona
Rodney & The Blazers
Roe, Tommy
Caveman, '60
Off-Site: Mars...Tommy Roe Bio
Rogers, Betty
Rogers, Buck
Rogers, Dee
Rogers, Don
Rogers, Jimmy
Rogers, Kenny
We'll Always Have Each Other, '58
Rogers, Lelan
Rogers, Rock
Little Rock Rock, '56
My Baby Left Me, '56
That Ain't It, '56
Rogers, Smokey
Rogers, Wayne
Wayne Boogie, '64
Rogers, Weldon
So Long Good Luck And Goodbye, '57
Rodgers, Jesse
Roland, Danny
Roller, John
Long John's Flagpole Rock
ROLLIN' ROCK RECORDS
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RONNY WEISER
On site web page
Also see: "ROCKABILLY REBELLION"
A regular HOF feature column written by Rockin'
Ronny Weiser.
Roma, Anthony
Roman, Danny
Roman, Mimi
Roman, Rich
Ooh Ooh Ooh
Truly Truly Baby
Romero, Chan
Hippy Hippy Shake, '59
My Little Ruby, '59
La Bamba, '59
Ron & Joe
Ronnie & Marlene
Ronnie & The Rockin Kings
Ronstadt, Linda
Rooney, Teddy
Roscoe & The Green Men
Roll Over Beethoven, '59
Rose, Andy
Rose, Dusty
Hula Rock, '56
Rockin' Maraccas, '56
The Roses
Ross, Bob
Ross, Charles
Ross, Danny
Boogie On The Flattop, '60
Ross, Gene
Everybody's Trying To Kiss My Baby
Ross, Dr. Isiah
Born October 21, 1925, Tunica Mississippi. Started playing
harmonica when he was nine. Entered the Army December 1943,
went overseas to the Phillippines and Southwest Pacific. Left
the Army 1948, recalled 1950, discharged and married 1951.
Ross had played over KFFA (Helena, Arkansas) and WROX (Clarksdale,
Mississippi) before the War and had toured around the South with
a variety of guitarists. After his discharge he decided to make
his living from the music business. First recorded for Phillips
in 1951 (Phillips leased some titles to Chess) and again 1953-55
when Ross had some singles issued on Sun. Signed a one year
contract October 5, 1953. Worked with a group and also as a one
man band, playing guitar left handed. Left for Flint, Michigan,
1954. Has since recorded for specialist labels including
Testament, Big Bear and Oldies Blues.
Ross, Jerry
Everybody's Tryin', '60
Ross, Lee
Lies, '57
Ross, Macey
Ross, Patty
Roth, Linda
Roubian, Bob
Roubik, Jack
Roulettes
Round Robin
Rowe, Lynn
Rowe, Steve
Minor Chaos, '62
Rowell, Peck
I'm Gonna Find Me A Woman, '56
Rowland, Steve
Rowley, Didi
Roxters
I Was Doing It Too, '58
So Long, '58
Roy, Ricky
Roy, Thelma
Royal, Bill
Royal, Chuck
Royal Drifters
Royal Holidays
Royal Knights
Long Long Ponytail, '60
Royal Lancers
Is This The Place, '58
Royal Notes
Come To My House Rock, '61
Royal Monarchs
Royal Rockers
Royal Rhythms
Lovey Dovey
Royal Tones
Royalairs Combo
Royer, Luke
Royster, Jimmy
Ruby, Don
Rubinowitz, Tex
Ain't It Wrong, '79
Bad Boy, '79
Feelin' Right Tonight, '79
Hot Rod Man, '79
Rudd, Lawson
Ruff, Bill
Ruff, Ray
Long Long Ponytail, '60
Runabouts
The Prom, '62
The Train, '61
Run-A-Ways
Runner, Carl
Runyon, Al
Baby Please Come Home, '63
Russ, Irvin
Russell, Bobby
Raven, '58
Russell Brothers
Russell, Bonnie
Russell, Harvey
Russell, Red
Russell, Sonny
Russell, Ted
Russo, Mike
Rusty & Doug
Diggy Liggy Lo, '61
Hey Mae, '58
Hey Sheriff, '58
Ruth & Al
Ruth, Carl
Rutledge, Bobby
Go Slow Fatso, '56
Ryal, Ricky
Sycamore Lane, '60
Ryan, Charlie
Burlington Chase, '61
Dart And The Lincoln, '61
Hot Rod Guitar, '60
Hot Rod Hades, '60
Hot Rod Harley, '61
Hot Rod Lincoln, '60
Hot Rod Race, '60
Hot Rod Rocket, '60
I Married The Gal (With The Cycle), '61
Side Car Cycle. '60
Ryan, Charlie (& The Livingston Brothers)
Hot Rod Lincoln, '59
Ryan, Johnny
Ryan, Mike
Ryan, Ricky
Rye, Forest
Wild Cat Boogie, '5
ALLAN RIDDLE. Allan Riddle was born in Spartanburg, SC May 16,
1929. He was raised in and around the Greenville, SC area. At the age
of 6 , Allan was playing his Dad's guitar.
The word of this talented 6 year old spread quickly. By the time
Allan was 7, he was a weekly guest on a local radio show singing and
performing with Jimmy Stuckey and the Pine Mountain Boys.
By the time Allan was 14 years old he was playing on the popular
"Cousin Fud Show" on WSPA Radio in Spartanburg as a regular. Upon
finishing high school Allan entered the Army and took his guitar along
with him. Allan was part of several USO tours in 1948 and 1949 .
After a two year stretch with Uncle Sam, Allan headed back to South
Carolina and began playing with a local band called
the Blue Ridge Rangers. They had a daily show sponsored by "RED
BAND" Flour on WESC Radio.
In the mid to late 50's Allan worked as a dee-jay on WESC and
performed at night clubs in the Upstate of South Carolina. In 1960,
Slim Williamson of Plaid Records heard Allan at a local club and
offered to record the band. On June 3, 1960, Allan Riddle, Ken
Pennington, Ansil Garrett, Don Dudley and Bill Huffman loaded their
bus and headed for Athens, Georgia to record "The Moon Is Crying". One
month after it's release the song was being played all
over America. Reaching #16 Nationally and #1 in Atlanta, Charlotte,
Columbia, Greenville and Charleston. Allen performed with artists like
Bill Anderson, Floyd Robinson, Porter Wagoner, Connie Smith, Marty
Robins, Buddy Knox, Dale Hawkins and Bob Luman 1960 thru 1962. Allan
performed on national TV, Mid-Western Hayride and the Jimmy Dean
Show. Allan is still active today owning a printing business in
Greenville, SC and semi-retired. He no longer performs but is still
active on-the-air doing announcing for local stations in the upstate
of South Carolina.