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Buy 5 or more vinyl get 20% discount.

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Eddie COCHRAN Rockabilly Legend

admin — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:16:55 +0000

85th anniversary of the birth of American singer and guitarist Eddie Cochran

One of the iconic musicians of early rock ‘n’ roll, American singer and guitarist Eddie Cochran, was born 85 years ago on 3 September 1938 in Albert Lee, Minnesota. This musician adhered to a white-orientated synthesis of rock ‘n’ roll and country music called rockabilly. He was also a major influence on the development of a lighter version of rockabilly, which at the turn of the 1950s and 1960s evolved into twist and Beach Boys-inspired “beach rock”.

Like many iconic figures of the fifties, Eddie Cochran remained young forever – after all, he died in a car crash in the UK at the age of 23. He didn’t have the sex-threat of the indomitable Elvis, but Eddie’s guitar prowess stunned and inspired his contemporaries. During his short career he managed to create an astonishing wealth of material and a distinctive sound with a Gretsch guitar. He had an uncanny flair for the musical needs of teenagers, thanks to which the 19-year-old had his first hit in 1957 with the single “Sittin’ in the Balcony”. Paradoxically, Cochran has always been more popular in the UK than in the US.

At birth, the musician’s name was Edward Raymond Cochran. In the early 50’s his family moved to the suburbs of Los Angeles. In 1954, Eddie dropped out of school and joined the company of his namesake, country music singer Hank. Although there were no family ties between them, the duo began performing as “The Cochran Brothers”. Curiously, most of his songs were released after his death.

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From rockabilly to neo-rockabilly.

admin — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:15:41 +0000

Rockabilly is a musical style, an early form of rock ‘n’ roll, which is a synthesis of rock ‘n’ roll and country music (especially its southern sub-style, hillbilly and possibly bluegrass). Rockabilly was also heavily influenced by swing and boogie-woogie. The term “rockabilly” comes from the words “rock” and the hillbilly style. Rockabilly appeared in the southern states of the United States in the early to mid 1950s and immediately gained great popularity. In fact, it was from rockabilly that classic rock ‘n’ roll and later modern rock grew. Rockabilly was originally aimed at white audiences. The centre of rockabilly’s development was the Sun Records studio in Memphis, Tennessee.
Rockabilly is also a cultural trend and a “rebellious” lifestyle in relation to Puritan values, setting fashion in clothing and hairstyles, jive dancing, motorbike and car enthusiasts.
Memphis experimented with combinations of country and rhythm and blues. The young Elvis Presley then with one record “That’s All Right” unleashed a real war in the radio airwaves on the division of music into “black” and “white”, then Johnny Cash became popular with his composition “Cry! Cry! Cry!”.
In the early 1950s rockabilly was also developing in New York: Bill Haley and his band recorded several hits, including the famous song “Rock Around the Clock”, which entered the Guinness Book of World Records as “the best-selling pop record”.
Rockabilly gradually spread throughout the United States. The greatest contribution to this was made by radio and television. Carl Perkins with “Blue Suede Shoes” and Elvis Presley with “Heartbreak Hotel” were particularly prominent on the airwaves. In April 1956, new names appeared on the rockabilly scene – Johnny Horton, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison and Wanda Jackson.
By the early 1960s, the rockabilly boom was on the wane. This was fuelled by a change in musical generations, as well as Buddy Holly’s death in a plane crash and Elvis Presley’s defection to the army. By the middle of the decade, the rockabilly style remained popular only in Britain
Neo-rockabilly refers to a revival or modern reinterpretation of the original rockabilly music style that emerged in the 1950s.
Neo-rockabilly emerged in the late 1970s and 1980s as a revivalist movement, with contemporary musicians drawing inspiration from the classic rockabilly sound while infusing it with their own modern influences. These influences may include punk rock, new wave, and other elements of the evolving music scene during that time.
Neo-rockabilly bands often maintain the essential characteristics of rockabilly, such as the use of upright bass, twangy guitars, and a driving rhythm. However, they may incorporate a more polished production style or blend in elements from other genres, giving the music a fresh and updated sound.
This revivalist movement helped bring attention to the roots of rock and roll and introduced the genre to a new generation of listeners while adding a contemporary twist to the classic sound. Notable neo-rockabilly bands include The Stray Cats, The Polecats, and The Rockats, among others.

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Hellstompers – Let’s Go Stomp 2020

admin — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:12:57 +0000

As someone who has a sweet tooth for old school psychobilly, I was kinda excited to hear a few months ago that the Hellstompers were about to release an album.For a band that’s been around over 20 years, they haven’t been exactly cranking out releases .Hell just 2 damn sweet albums in that time.The last been back in 2013. So for many fans, including myself, it’s been a long wait. Well it’s safe to say their latest album.”Let’s Go Stomp” doesn’t disappoint.The puppy clocks in with 17 tracks of rip rockin’ old school psychobilly/neo rockabilly .The title track “Let’s Go Stomp” was previously released back in 2015 on the Lunatic Rampage 2 compilation.Also “Psycho Holiday was previously released back in 2012. But other than that this all new.We also get a few covers including two version’s of the Batmobile’s, “Love Disease”.Overall this is one brisk,catchy and kool ride that nails it big.Hell it’s full of fun and some great slappin’. Highlights include: “Same Shit Different Day”, “Set The World On Fire”, “Now I Wanna Be A Bank Robber” and “Psycho Police”.

This easily the best yet from the Hellstompers and “Let’s Go Stomp” is one of the years best. It’s also a must for fans of old school psychobilly and neo rockabilly. Highly recommended!!!
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