He was there at the beginning, early and mid 50s, before Elvis. Who else was that survives? It’s no exaggeration to say he was one of the originators of rock n roll.
“He was there at the beginning, early and mid 50s, before Elvis.”
I have wondered why people are so quick to say such and such were “there” before Elvis.
Elvis stumbled upon his sound, playing around, during a recording session that would not take off.
He didn’t originate
He sang plain vanilla what others originated and that could pass muster for radio and tv at the time
A crooner pretty much like Sedaka and Avalon
Y’all can have all that
I’d rather hear perry como or Andy Williams if I’m going that way
Jerry Lee Lewis along with Little Richard and Berry were the true originators
although Ike turner had what I believe first rock and roll record of note years before
I’m hearing Mantovani music in the background when I read these posts
Sam Phillips could not release it for until after Elvis died, because he sold Elvis’ contract to RCA for the princely sum of $35,000.
Sam had no regrets, he paid off all of his debts, and had enough money to participate in the initial public offering of a hot hotel stock…Holiday Inn.
The Quartet is now reunited.