I'm about to graduate high school, live in the US, and I'm a huge fan of Eddie Cochran and Marty Robbins and all those classic fellas. Rockabilly never dies
i was a kid in the 70s in Oklahoma, my father worked at a truck stop out in the country and he would often take me to work with him in the summer when school was out. i grew up around the truck stop and there were all these characters that hung our and worked there, all these old school country guys and i was always exposed to that classic 40s 50s 60s country and western music. meanwhile in the 70s and into the early 80s the whole 50s/60s nostalgia craze was happening with things like American Graffiti and Happy Days so i was always hearing 50s Rock and R&B and knew it just as well as i knew the current hits of the day. i think hearing Elvis's version of "That's Alright Mama" as a kid really planted something in me, i still think that recording is one of the greatest most magical things ever put to record. and of course in my tweens is when The Stray Cats were really big and people often do not want to give them credit because they are not looked upon as cool but they had their place. but a few years later in my teens i discovered The Blasters self titled album and what a great piece of music. it was so great getting to see Glen Glenn and Johnny Powers in this doc, thank you so much for sharing.
This is my favorite Duc. Inspired me to go to my first rockabilly ( 4 shows) in2014. Met almost everyone ( Glen Glenn, Big Sandy & the owners of My Baby Jo, my favorite people).
Im a barber and ive been doing more pompadours and traditional cuts. Guys dont know what to call them but there is a hunger for it. I think we are on the cusp of it coming into popularity
England's Rockabilly revivals from the 70s onwards and flying the old stars over when America didn't want to know, it was us that was keeping it going.
Yea my brother chuck berry is the king! Closely followed by fats domino. Wish I could find me some rock&roll kittens where I live in Shropshire uk Rip Ray Campi
Theres videos of him in the dressing room like getting ready or chilling after and before a show and u can see some royal crown, murrays and jerris hair tonic in the background
Hell yeah, he used hairspray to get the look on the Runaway Boys album and videos. That's why we all started copying him in the early 80's. It was the only way to get the gravity defying quiff. Then with psychobilly, it was a must. But shit, I went back to grease about a decade ago. A 30 year full circle. All the best from Australia.
To everybody in general, yeah sure with as with any documentary you're not going to be able to get every single talented noteworthy artist... But more importantly have to ask, do they accurately portray the scene & the people behind it, and what they stand for?... Honestly I don't know, I wasn't exposed before this documentary, but they seemed to at least do a half decent enough job
I listen to a lot of Rockabilly, especially lots and lots of bands that never broke big, but cut albums and singles in the 50's & 60's. Rockabilly had the same problem as Punk - there were only a handful of artists or bands that were really good, with high-quality lyrics to their songs. However, there were tons of others trying to play it, and their lyrics were bland, uninspiring, blatant rip-offs of Elvis or Carl Perkins, etc. Most of them could do passable music, but the rest of the song was usually easy to forget.
01:55 in The biggest band with the make up and cats in their name were American. Don't disparage the Brits, do a bit of research and you'll find out that the rockabilly revival started in the UK.
No offense, but Elvis sort of switched from singing rockabilly to coumtry flavored pop and ballads after his stint in the Army. The music died around 1958 or 1959. Top rockabilly musicians who didn’t switch to pop or country or didn’t find a different profession ended up in a coffin, an invalid, in jail, or drafted. It took the Beach boys and the British invasion to resurrect rock in America several years later. Almost 20 years past before rockabilly was played again.
I'm English and rock and roll never died. 2023 and in can still find teenagers living this music
I'm about to graduate high school, live in the US, and I'm a huge fan of Eddie Cochran and Marty Robbins and all those classic fellas. Rockabilly never dies
You're senile and clueless
This is super classic. So much great info. We see you Rockabillys still out there! Keep on Rockin!
i was a kid in the 70s in Oklahoma, my father worked at a truck stop out in the country and he would often take me to work with him in the summer when school was out. i grew up around the truck stop and there were all these characters that hung our and worked there, all these old school country guys and i was always exposed to that classic 40s 50s 60s country and western music. meanwhile in the 70s and into the early 80s the whole 50s/60s nostalgia craze was happening with things like American Graffiti and Happy Days so i was always hearing 50s Rock and R&B and knew it just as well as i knew the current hits of the day.
i think hearing Elvis's version of "That's Alright Mama" as a kid really planted something in me, i still think that recording is one of the greatest most magical things ever put to record. and of course in my tweens is when The Stray Cats were really big and people often do not want to give them credit because they are not looked upon as cool but they had their place. but a few years later in my teens i discovered The Blasters self titled album and what a great piece of music.
it was so great getting to see Glen Glenn and Johnny Powers in this doc, thank you so much for sharing.
I Love Punk, Rockabilly, Chopper Bikes and Lowriders everything Rock and Roll Brother
Rocknroll is here to stay
This is my favorite Duc. Inspired me to go to my first rockabilly ( 4 shows) in2014. Met almost everyone ( Glen Glenn, Big Sandy & the owners of My Baby Jo, my favorite people).
Great material. Enjoyed watching all the way across the pond.
Im a barber and ive been doing more pompadours and traditional cuts. Guys dont know what to call them but there is a hunger for it. I think we are on the cusp of it coming into popularity
Whenever I see a guy with a slicked pompadour it makes him 5x hotter than any guy nearby👌
Love it thanks for sharing ❤
England's Rockabilly revivals from the 70s onwards and flying the old stars over when America didn't want to know, it was us that was keeping it going.
Truth
Thank you, a very great story!!!!! Rocking regards, Peter
Haha! "Grease! The best thing ever invented!" I loved that!.
Rockabilly vorever 81 👍🏻
I would have loved to know more about the artists featured on the Rhino “L.A. Rockabilly Album
Awesome Vid!!!
Thanks ＲＯＣＫＡＢＩＬＬＹ🎶Music🎵
God bless all the great cats and kittens in SoCal.
Great period.Great music!
That's ME at 1:03:26, 1:16:33 and at 1:35:35 !!! OMG! Seriously, it is me back when! Yup...I still have that Maille embroidered jacket!
Your attitude inspires me man 😎 never change
@rocknrolllowlife8493 Thank you Brother! "Grease For Peace!"
Being into rockabilly is very lonesome in Puerto Rico
Yea my brother chuck berry is the king! Closely followed by fats domino. Wish I could find me some rock&roll kittens where I live in Shropshire uk
Rip Ray Campi
excellent
Big Sandy does not age!!
43:08 Believe it or not Brian Setzer never really used gel or hairspray he used Murrays Nu Nile
Theres videos of him in the dressing room like getting ready or chilling after and before a show and u can see some royal crown, murrays and jerris hair tonic in the background
No way! I don't believe it!
Hell yeah, he used hairspray to get the look on the Runaway Boys album and videos. That's why we all started copying him in the early 80's. It was the only way to get the gravity defying quiff. Then with psychobilly, it was a must. But shit, I went back to grease about a decade ago. A 30 year full circle. All the best from Australia.
I was in that scene 2005 Las Vegas
Why did you leave the scene?
@@gerardogaona6557 I had a family at a young age.i still love everything about it.
Family is best brother, blessings.
Rockabilly girls are so hot!!
Sister Rosetta Tharpe was playing like Chuck Berry before he did. But regarding all these definitive labels - I'm with Billy Joel regarding that.
Thanks!!!!!!! great!!!!!. ¡Buenísmo!.
Just trying to introduce people to the scene
So this doc was made in 2007 and here I am watching in 2022.... Is there still a Rockabilly scene in LA...???? (just wondering)
There's pockets of surviving rockabilly communities all around the world, you just gotta know where to find them
Not here in Vegas. It was huge in 2006
To everybody in general, yeah sure with as with any documentary you're not going to be able to get every single talented noteworthy artist... But more importantly have to ask, do they accurately portray the scene & the people behind it, and what they stand for?...
Honestly I don't know, I wasn't exposed before this documentary, but they seemed to at least do a half decent enough job
Janelle is a baddie
I listen to a lot of Rockabilly, especially lots and lots of bands that never broke big, but cut albums and singles in the 50's & 60's. Rockabilly had the same problem as Punk - there were only a handful of artists or bands that were really good, with high-quality lyrics to their songs. However, there were tons of others trying to play it, and their lyrics were bland, uninspiring, blatant rip-offs of Elvis or Carl Perkins, etc. Most of them could do passable music, but the rest of the song was usually easy to forget.
Taco Billy!
Yup they are still out there lol
Pinstripe girl is really pretty. I like to meet her to know her name ❤
Then you know you're dealing with some serious business: 1:06:17, a Schnauzer, dear lord!
Yes you tell theam cats
Tip your hat to the south.
01:55 in The biggest band with the make up and cats in their name were American. Don't disparage the Brits, do a bit of research and you'll find out that the rockabilly revival started in the UK.
The rockabilly revival may have started in the UK, but ROCKABILLY in general started in the US and it's still here
Where the black rockabillies at!? Black people totally left the scene
Is it rockabilly or TACOBILLY?? That's the question folks.
That would be somewhat difficult.
7:29 😁
No offense, but Elvis sort of switched from singing rockabilly to coumtry flavored pop and ballads after his stint in the Army. The music died around 1958 or 1959. Top rockabilly musicians who didn’t switch to pop or country or didn’t find a different profession ended up in a coffin, an invalid, in jail, or drafted. It took the Beach boys and the British invasion to resurrect rock in America several years later. Almost 20 years past before rockabilly was played again.
The best era was just at viva las vegas
Where are THE CRAMPS!
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