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Bill Haley Live in Brazil 1975: Part 1



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Updated May 5th
Billy Lee Riley is Back Off-Site Link
"Gears, Grease, Guitars"
Ronnie Hawkins' 1959-63 Roulette Sessions
Musicians Hall of Fame Awards Show Highlights
Glenn Barber R.I.P.
Sam Phillips U.S. Postage Stamp Campaign
Wanda Jackson Documentary
Billy Lee Riley Health Update
Bobby Lee Trammell R.I.P.
Bobby Lord Passes On
Chuck Berry Four Volume Directory
Freddie Bell R.I.P.
Ponderosa Stomp #7 (2008)
Ken Nelson R.I.P.
Ike Turner Dead at 76
Hank Thompson, R.I.P.


Updated May 7th
Leo Jackson Commits Suicide
"Hee Haw's" Jim Hager Dies
Famous Bakersfield Studio Closes
Billy Hancock Featured in "Blue Suede News"
Country Music HoF Honors Guitarist Reggie Young
Chris Gaffney of the Hacienda Brothers R.I.P.
Update on Eddie Cochran Session Pages
UK's Americana 2008
Gene Vincent's First Wife, Ruth Ann Hand, R.I.P.
Improved Audio on Rockin' Radio
Charlie Gracie's 2008 British Performance Dates
Rockabilly Run 2008
Jason D. Performs for Kenny Chesney's 40th Birthday Bash
Les Paul Documentary on YouTube
Conway Twitty Musical Announces OnLine YouTube Auditions
"The Wages of Spin"
"A Little Bit of Lefty Left in Me"
Eddy Arnold's Wife Dies in Williamson, TN Hospital
Bo Diddley's Website Celebrates 10th Birthday
Cliff Thomas, 66, R.I.P.
Stray Cats' '80s Reunion Recordings to be Reissued
#10 Screamin' Festival 2008
Musical About Conway Twitty
Montreal's Red Hot & Blue Rockabilly Weekend
Lee Rocker's "Rumble & Twang" Show
"Hot Rod Lincoln" Songwriter, Charlie Ryan Dies
Art Greenhaw Demos Signature Guitar Line
Marshall Lytle Update (Book, DVD, Comets 2008)
Lee Rocker Tours US / Europe

Danny Cedrone Tribute / CD Party
125th Anniversary of That Great Gretsch Sound
RIP: Maila Nurmi aka VAMPIRA
Memphis Overton Park Shell Renovations
Bigsby Vibratos
Reminiscing with Music Legends
Bill Haley Book by Otto Fuchs
The 2008 Chicago Blues Festival
Deke Dickerson's Guitar Geek Festival #5
Red Hot & Blue Rockabily Weekend
Buddy Knox and Jimmy Bowen CD
Wilburn Brothers News
Steel Guitarist John Hughey Dead at 73
Lee Denson R.I.P.


Updated April 30th
Top 15 Rockabilly Gals on YouTube
Memphis Rockabilly on You Tube
Claude King: The Cajun Cowboy Rides Again
Gretsch Guitar Facts
Gene Summers' CD "Reminisce Cafe"
Joe Bennett in This YouTube World
Dickie Do and the Don'ts
Muddy Water's Birthday
Graham Tichy
Dollywood
Rockabilly: The Word
Roddy Jackson Writes:
Homer Joy Interview
Top 15 Neo-Swing on YouTube
Ray Price
Alan Clark: A Tribute to Eddie Cochran
Man who invented the Album Cover
Rosie Flores
Steve Earl
Crickets Keep Chirping
Today's Tattooed Ladies
Rodeo Bar Is New York City's Honky-Tonk
Folsom Prison, 40 Years Later
U.S. 67 Drove History of Rock
Clyde Otis R.I.P.
Bootleggers
Our Friend, Lorene Parchman, is Gone
Three Aces and a Joker
'Rockin' Puts Brenda Lee Back at No. 1
How the Bob and Grady Fan Club was Started
Wild Records
Review: Johnny Cash's Christmas 1976 & 1977 Specials
Recording in the 1960s
Daily Rockin' Radio
Wilburn Brothers News
Lee Denson
Bo Diddley
Glen Glenn


Updated May 6th


NEW CARTOON DAILY
Updated May 6th



  • Rockabilly CDs for $6 each (New)
  • Join the Rockabilly Hall of Fame for only $10 (Updated)
  • Bill Morrison's Monthly Column (May, 2008)
  • Marshall Lytle's (Comets) Crazy Lytle Page (Updated)
  • The Shaun Show (Our Most Popular page, Updated)
  • Joe Bennett's Column (Updated)
  • Butch Lester (New)
  • Al Hendrix (New)
  • Bear Family "Essentials" / Frankie Miller (Updated)
  • Stanley Walker (New)
  • Bernie Early (New)
  • Bobby Brown (New)
  • Song of the Week (Updated)
  • Dallas Rockabilly Performers in the '50s (Off Site: camilledad58)
  • Webb Pierce and Jimmy Lee Fautheree Article (Off Site: camilledad58)
  • Rockin' Piano Players (Updated)
  • Rockin' Podcast of the Month (Updated)
  • Roy Cost (Updated)
  • Larry Lee Phillipson (Updated)
  • Bill Mack (Updated)
  • Chuck Cowan (New)
  • Our "That Bakersfield Sound" sister-site turns "10"
  • Extra! Bill Haley & The Comets (Updated)
  • Tony Wilinson Reviews Rockers Reunion 2008
  • Laura Lee Perkins (at VLV this April)
  • Ronnie Haig (Updated)
  • Johnny Stark (Updated)
  • Alan Clark: A Tribute to Eddie Cochran
  • Gene Vincent (Updated)
  • Alan Clark's Photos - (Surf Ballroom, Feb. 1-2, 2008)
  • Danny Cedrone (Updated)
  • Buck Owens (New / RHOF Page)
  • Goldmine: Attention Independent Record Labels
  • Tom Dorsam (New)
  • Rhythm Riot #11, Review
  • RHOF France Page (Updated)
  • Otto Fuchs Page (Updated)
    Bobby Lollar (New)
  • Wanda Jackson (Updated)
  • Bobby Crown (Updated)
  • Porter Wagoner Dies at 80
  • Saturday Night Jamboree (Updated)
  • UK Weekenders (Updated)
  • Tommy Tomlinson (New)



    Updated April 6th


    Rockabilly Hall of Fame
    Artist Album Downloads

    iTunes US Rockabilly Hall of Fame - Volume 1
    iTunes US Rockabilly Hall of Fame - Volume 2
    iTunes US Rockabilly Hall of Fame - Volume 3
    iTunes US Rockabilly Hall of Fame - Volume 4
    E-MUSIC:  Rockabilly Hall of Fame - Volume 5
    iTunes US Bill Flagg - Guitar Rock
    iTunes US Bobby Lowell - Rocka Billy: Just Won't Stop!
    iTunes US Roman Self - Tribute to Ronnie Self
    iTunes US John D. And The Thunderboltz
    iTunes US King Kerosene - Just Warmin'
    iTunes US Leon Bass - Love-a-Rama
    iTunes US Grant Grieves - 45s
    iTunes US Grant Grieves - Red Hot! Rockin' Now & Then
    iTunes US Grant Grieves & The Flashbacks - Nashville Demos
    iTunes US Tommy Riddle - Poppa Poppa Da Da
    iTunes US Dr. Tom Butt - Rockin With The Doc



    (News) Updated April 29th




















    Johnny Vallis Presents:
    Bear Family "Essentials"
    Rave On Reviews
    Johnny Vallis' Scrapbook


    Barry Klein's Reviews



    NEW: Review: Rockers Reunion 2008
    Rhythm Riot #11, Review
    Hemsby #39, Review
    Hemsby #38, Review
    Hayden Thompson CD Review
    All Stars CD Review
    Review: Rockers Reunion Weekend, 2007
    Songs of John D. Loundermilk CD
    All Star DooWop Weekend
    Rhythm Riot No. 10
    Hemsby #37
    Wildest Cats in Town '06
    Hemsby #36
    New Jerry Jaye CD
















    RHOF ... THE REAL DEAL!You are at the web site of the original Rockabilly Hall of Fame®, a subsidiary of Rockabilly Music Preservation, Inc., a non-profit corporation. Rockabilly Hall of Fame® is a trademarked, registered entity, created on March 21, 1997. This web site, its merchandise, record label, stage shows, inducted artists, profile pages, news pages, research pages, worldwide correspondents, entire content and its accompanying web sites are not in any way affiliated with any others using the "Rockabilly Hall of Fame" words in their company's title. Use of the name Rockabilly Hall of Fame without permission (with or without any suffixes, prefixes or hyphens) is strictly prohibited by law. We are not affilated in any way with the Jackson, TN organization.

    OUR PURPOSE is to present early rock 'n' roll history, artist information, help people and make everyone feel good in the process. We are not into building our ego or taking advantage artists or fans ... as can be witnessed by reading our Testimonials Page.

    THIS SITE is unique to the Internet, as it probably is one of the very few that are supported, in part, by the fans and artists of the music it represents. Built on a core of the "Foundation Team" (see name listing box below) and its parent company (Rockabilly Music Preservation, Inc.) this Hall of Fame belongs to the people. This site also hosts a "rockabilly family" of readers with its 450+ member extremely active e-mail discussion group that continuously posts messages within the group and on its message board. As you browse through the hundreds of pages ahead, starting with the nucleus of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame: "over 5,000 legends listed" - view the news, tidbits, features, columns, etc., and consider being a part of this effort to preserve one of America's timeless musical gifts to the world ... rockabilly. Click "ENTER", and discover hundreds of artist profile pages, links, photos, upcoming performance information and some rockabilly merchandise,. Above all, have fun!

    IF YOU ARE AN ARTIST or fan whose roots are in rockabilly music, please consider supporting this web site. Many performers claim that rockabilly got them started in music and they owe their career to the influence of early rockers. If that's true, here is a chance to prove it. Contribute to the preservation of rockabilly now. Several veteran artists have said that the Rockabilly Hall of Fame has helped resurrect their careers ... that's great! So, if you can afford it, it's payback time (and tax deductible)! We've been here over eight years with the same goals: to help and promote the veteran and young rockabilly artists ... and to carry the genre's history to fans around the world. Where are you? Like the Killer says. "Think about it!"

    OFFICE: Burns, TN 37029 - 615-740-7625 (ROCK)
    A Division of ROCKABILLY MUSIC PRESERVATION, INC.
    A Non Profit 501(c)(3) Corporation to Preserve Rockabilly Music. Donations are tax deductible.
    Rockabilly Hall of Fame was created on March 21, 1997
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    Rockabilly Hall of Fame Offices Around the World:
    Tennessee (Home) - UK/London - Italy - Canada - France


    THE QUESTION MOST ASKED:
    Is there a special criteria or maximum number of inductees into the Hall of Fame per year?
    Answer: This Internet based Hall of Fame is different than most. Our main goal is to give recognition to many artists, sidemen and other important individuals who made the whole rockabilly (rock) scene happen in the first place. We add names from time to time as we discover them, often they are unknowns to many of us, but still important enough for world-wide recognition they will never get anywhere else. Don't look here for the just the best, because our arms are open wide to embrace all early rockers that made the difference in a large or small way. This is a "people" Hall of Fame where the friends, fans, relatives (especially the children and grandchildren) of roots artists can gather, learn and have fun. PLUS...we have an open door policy toward welcoming new talent.
    -Bob Timmers, curator.


    This site is dedicated to all the early rockers, living or dead.
    Those who showed us the way to make people happy through their music.
    God bless 'em all!






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    Current Cover Photos


    REGGIE YOUNG
    The legendary guitarist was saluted May 3, 2008 as the lastest "Nashville Cat" at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. Also known as one of "The Memphis Boys", Reggie is acknowledged as one of the great guitarists in popular music history. He lent his guitar to the rockabilly explosion in the mid-1950s (with Eddie Bond); Memphis' hit-producing American Studio in the 1960s; and the expansion of Nashville's recording scene in the 1970s. His guitar work can be heard on Dobie Gray's "Drift Away," Waylon Jennings' "Luckenbach, Texas," Wille Nelson's "Always on My Mind" and Reba McEntire's "Little Rock," the Elvis Memphis Sessions among hundreds of others.
    Photo: Rockabilly Hall of Fame



    One of the highlights of the recent "Northest Rockin' Festival in the World" weekender in Lapland, Finland was an impromptu duet between Robert Gordon and Marti Brom on "Fire". They both performed the song with great verve, and the crowd clearly loved every second of it. Marti was thrilled afterwards, and stated that she's always been a huge Robert Gordon fan. Also pictured, guitarist Marco Di Maggio.
    (Photo: Arjan Deelen - www.robertgordon.dk)

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    Make Plans NOW to Attend the "Original"
    Rockabilly Rebel
    Weekend

    SHOW INFORMATION - The 16th Annual RRW Shows in Indianapolis will be June 26-28, 2008 at "Radio Radio" in Fountain Square.

            Saturday June 28
            WANDA JACKSON
            THE LUSTRE KINGS
            SEAN MENCHER
            THE DIXONS
            COWTOWN PLAYBOYS

            Friday June 27
            KIM LENZ & HER JAGUARS
            NICK CURRAN
            HILLBILLY CASINO
            THE KNUCKLETONES

            Thursday June 26
            ART ADAMS
            MANDY MARIE & COOL HAND LUKES
            BRIAN PARTON
            HOT ROD HUCKSTERS

    Please spread the word and Join this Official RRW myspace for show updates: http://www.myspace.com/davidloehr. For More info: email: DL@JamesDeanGallery.com. Phone: 765 948-3326

    TICKET INFORMATION - TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Limited to ONLY 250 Each Night! Buy Early and SAVE 20%.
    Discount Price Good Through February 29th.
            Ticket Prices
            Thursday $20.
            Friday $30.
            Saturday $40.
    Discount Prices: Thursday $16 - Friday $24 - Saturday $32
    VISA, Mastercard, American Express & Discover (765) 948-3326. Checks or Money Orders Payable to: JADE PRODUCTIONS PO Box 55, Fairmount, IN 46928 Paypal payments to: DL@JamesDeanGallery.com.

    HOTEL INFORMATION. The Host Hotel for Rockabilly Rebel Weekend is: GRAND VIEW INN & SUITES
    520 E. Thompson Rd.
    Indianapolis, IN 46227
    (317) 787-8341
             The Hotel is offering a Special Room Rate of $69.00 per night for a double room. The entire hotel is reserved for Rockabilly Rebel Weekend guests. When making your reservations you MUST mention ROCKABILLY WEEKEND or you will be told that there are no rooms available.
             The hotel features both indoor and outdoor Swimming Pools, a Jacuzzi, Restaurant and Lounge. There will be Swimming, Sun Bathing, Bar-B-Q's and Jam Sessions all weekend at The Hotel. The Show Venue, RADIO RADIO is a short drive from the hotel. There will be shuttle bus service available to and from the shows.

    VINTAGE & RETRO VENDORS. A limited number of Vendors will be offering a wide variety of Retro and Vintage clothing and merchandise, and will be set up all weekend in the spacious Atrium. Vendor Spaces are available Now! For info email: DL@JamesDeanGallery.com.





    UK ROCK MAGAZINE

    (Soon to be the Official Magazine of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame®)
    Editor: John Howard
    Founder: Denis A Knockton
    Business Development Manager: Ken Major
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    PO Box 2113, Leigh on Sea, SS9 5WW
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    UK: 1 Issue = £2.50, 6 Issues = £12.00, 12 Issues = £20.00
    Europe: 12 Issues = £30.00
    Other: 12 Issues = £35.00
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    Rockin' Podcast of the Month
            RHOF Feature by Shaun Mather

    Dave Penny's Podcast
    Easy Ed's Variety Hour (Show)
    All Memphis Music
    G-MINUS-MARK
    Bill Smokers' Podcast


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    Rockabilly Music Preservation, Inc.
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    RHOF MySpace Rockabilly Links





    Updated: May 7th








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    Shows of Interest
  • www.hemsbyrocknroll.co.uk
  • Good Rockin' Tonight #6
  • UK's Americana 2008
  • Memphis in May Line Up
  • The 2008 Chicago Blues Festival
  • 2008 Americana International Line Up
  • Red Hot & Blue Rockabily Weekend info
  • Stray Cats Final Tour 2008
  • Rockabilly Rave USA, Oct. 2-6 2008
  • Australian Festival Page





    Pages of Interest
  • Traditional Country Hall of Fame
  • That Bakersield Sound
  • MP3 Rockabilly
  • Bo Diddley Weekly Updates
  • New Pages Added
  • Bear Family Essentials
  • Viva Las Vegas
  • Jeff's Retro Music
  • Musicians Hall of Fame, Nashville
  • Bo Diddley News Updates
  • Today's Talent List #1
  • Today's Talent List #2
  • What's Rockin' in Chicago
  • Looking for a Band to Book?
  • RHOF "Sign In"
  • "Rockabilly Saturday Night"
  • Country History Calendar
  • Rockabilly Hall of Fame Merchandise
  • Sun Studio
  • News from France
  • Golly Gee Records
  • Hot Gigs
  • UK Gigs
  • UK Weekends
  • European Weekends
  • Where to find RHOF Song Downloads Online
  • Join the Rockabilly Hall of Fame E-mail Discussion Group
  • Join the Trad. Country Hall of Fame E-mail Discussion Group
  • THE PENTHOUSE


    Music on the Net
  • WFMU, New York
  • The Hound, New York
  • Rocky-52, France
  • rcs.law.emory.edu
  • YouTube
  • publicdomain4u.com
  • bigbobh.net/dowop
  • video.google.com
  • dailymotion.com
  • rockitradio.net
  • allmemphismusic.com
  • rockabillyradio.net
  • wevl.org/show
  • live365.com/stations/motorbilly


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