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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

A true blue rock n' roller to the very end, Larry will be greatly missed. He was born Larry Donn Gillihan in Bono Arkansas on his parent's farm. He was inspired to a life of music after seeing Sonny Burgess and the Pacers perform at his high school gymnasium! Shortly after that, he saw Elvis perform and later on Billy Lee Riley and was certainly influenced by both. He gave us one of the best two-sided rockers on Vaden with "Honey Bun"/"That's What I Call A Ball" recorded in either 1959 or 1960. He also cut "The Girl Next Door" on Ad-bur and a couple of more 45's for Alley records.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

RIP Johnny Otis (December 28, 1921 - January 17, 2012)

Johnny Otis (Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes) was born in 1921, the son of Greek immigrants. He grew up in a predominantly black neighborhood and absorbed all the richness of the musical culture of the day. He is best remembered for his hit "Willie and the Hand Jive", but his musical prowess extends way beyond one pop hit. Credited with launching LITTLE RICHARD (he fronted his studio band) and Etta James (produced her first hit "Roll With Me, Henry") careers, he brought us the Johnny Otis Show as well as Snatch & the Poontangs! He was an A&R man for King records and discovered seminal acts like Willie Mae Thornton, Jackie Wilson and Hank Ballard. Thank you and RIP Johnny, we salute you!!!

Monday, December 5, 2011

Happy Birthday Little Richard!!!

THE architect of wild rock n' roll is celebrating his 79th birthday today! WOOOOOO....my big toe just shot up in my boot!

Thursday, November 17, 2011

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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

John Lofgren & Co. X Carl Perkins = Blue Suede Shoes

Nothing more rockabilly than Carl Perkins and his famous blue suede shoes. Speedway of Japan is releasing a pair of John Lofgren & Co. shoes that are sure to be as fantastic as their other products. They will come in whole sizes 7 - 11 in D width. Available in September, but they are taking reservations now so act fast! Here's a sneak preview: