Johnny Burnette
USA
Born: 25 March 1934
Died: 14 August 1964
Genres: Pop/Rock
Styles: Rockabilly, Rock & Roll, Rock & Roll/Roots, Early Pop/Rock, Pop/Rock
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A contemporary of Elvis Presley in the Memphis scene of the mid-'50s, Johnny Burnette played a similar brand of fiery, spare wildman rockabilly. With his brother Dorsey (on bass) and guitarist Paul Burlison forming his Rock 'n' Roll Trio, he recorded a clutch of singles for Decca in 1956 and 1957 that achieved nothing more than regional success. Featuring the groundbreaking fuzzy tone of Burlison's guitar, Johnny's energetic vocals, and Dorsey's slapping bass, these recordings -- highlighted by the first rock & roll version of "Train Kept A-Rol...
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