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Set I
Band Introductions
Memphis Tennessee
Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Shake Rattle & Roll
That's Alright Mama
I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone
instrumental
Let It Rock
Stagger Lee
End Of The Road
I Forgot To Remember To Forget
Red Hot
Blue Moon of Kentucky
Big Boss Man
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
Memphis Tennessee
Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Shake Rattle & Roll
That's Alright Mama
I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone
instrumental
Let It Rock
Stagger Lee
End Of The Road
I Forgot To Remember To Forget
Red Hot
Blue Moon of Kentucky
Big Boss Man
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
Set II
Set III
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Sonny Burgess (Lead Guitar & Vocals)
Sonny was a recording artist for Sun Records and leader of a group called The Pasers, one of the most sought after Rockabilly bands of the 50s.
He was known for his Sun recordings of Red Headed Woman and We Wanna Boogie. He is well known in Rockabilly circles.
Dominic Joseph (D.J.) Fontana (Drums)
Elvis Presley's drummer from 1954 - 1968. He performed on the NBC television special known as the '68 Comeback Special.
Both Burgess and Fontana are still alive at the age of 85.
Jerry Lee "Smoochy" Smith (Piano & Vocals) http://smoochysmith.com/
One of the first Rockabilly piano players in Memphis, instrumental in creating the great Memphis Pumping Piano Sound. Played on numerous record sessions at
Sun and other studios in Memphis and was an original member of The Mar-Keys
Stan Kesler (Bass)
He co-wrote several of Elvis Presley's early recordings and played guitar and bass on hit records by Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis.
As a producer, his successful records included "Wooly Bully" by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs.
Paul Burlison (Lead Guitar)
One of the best known Rockabilly guitar players of the 50's. Paul is best known for his guitar work with the Rock 'N' Roll Trio, and is co-writer of most of their songs.
Paul created the first fuzz tone sound that was recorded on record. He has also worked with other great Rockabilly artists from Memphis.
Marcus Van Story (Slap Bass, rhythm Guitar, Harmonica and Vocals).
Marcus is well known for his work in creating the Slap Bass sound that was used on many Rockabilly records in the 50s. Marcus passed away April 24, 1992, age 71.
Sonny was a recording artist for Sun Records and leader of a group called The Pasers, one of the most sought after Rockabilly bands of the 50s.
He was known for his Sun recordings of Red Headed Woman and We Wanna Boogie. He is well known in Rockabilly circles.
Dominic Joseph (D.J.) Fontana (Drums)
Elvis Presley's drummer from 1954 - 1968. He performed on the NBC television special known as the '68 Comeback Special.
Both Burgess and Fontana are still alive at the age of 85.
Jerry Lee "Smoochy" Smith (Piano & Vocals) http://smoochysmith.com/
One of the first Rockabilly piano players in Memphis, instrumental in creating the great Memphis Pumping Piano Sound. Played on numerous record sessions at
Sun and other studios in Memphis and was an original member of The Mar-Keys
Stan Kesler (Bass)
He co-wrote several of Elvis Presley's early recordings and played guitar and bass on hit records by Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis.
As a producer, his successful records included "Wooly Bully" by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs.
Paul Burlison (Lead Guitar)
One of the best known Rockabilly guitar players of the 50's. Paul is best known for his guitar work with the Rock 'N' Roll Trio, and is co-writer of most of their songs.
Paul created the first fuzz tone sound that was recorded on record. He has also worked with other great Rockabilly artists from Memphis.
Marcus Van Story (Slap Bass, rhythm Guitar, Harmonica and Vocals).
Marcus is well known for his work in creating the Slap Bass sound that was used on many Rockabilly records in the 50s. Marcus passed away April 24, 1992, age 71.
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