Artist description Bob Kelly (Lead Vocal, Guitar and Sax Solos)Vocal group Neil Wood, Johnny Biggerstaff, and Bill Byrd. Various Musicians from l950's recordingsessions in Dallas and Fort Worth. Clifford Herrings Recording Company, Sellers Studio and Top Ten Recording Studio (owned by Bob Kelly).

Music Style Rockabilly, R&B, Country, Swing, Boogie

Musical Influences Joe Turner, Clovers, Drifters, Chuck Berry, and early l950 Rockers and R&B artists.

Similar Artists Eddie Cochran, Carl Perkins, and early l950 rockers.

Artist History l954 to 1959 Original Recordings of songs writtenand performed by Bob "Git it" Kelly. In 1958,Gene Vincent recorded "Git it" and "Somebody Help Me" written by Kelly. Now theoriginal Kelly versions are on this CD. Also,Mac Curtis recorded "What You Want" in l957 and Bob Kelly's version is here on MP3 as well as theCD.All of the other songs from this CD are Classic's from this great Rockabilly Legend and some are released for the first time. Check out "Chalypso" and reference to Steverino,from the old Steve Allen late night TV show."Mmm Love" has a Whistling Solo, thats different.

Instruments Bob Kelly Fender Strat and Ovation Electric Acoustic Guitar, Fender Bass, Martin Alto and Conn Tenor Sax, Keyboards.

Albums 1954/1959 Rockabilly Original Recordings, Cool, Swing, Boogie Then and Now, Stage Songs Bob Kelly.

Press Reviews CD Review by MayBee Baby for Dynamite Magazine:Overall, this collection of originals gets two thumbs up. A treasure ofclassic 50's themed songs. The vocals are outstanding, not only thelead, but the background harmonies capture and hold your attention. Thetempos vary from song to song, so you're not listening to the "samesound" over and over. Each song has a definite character of it's own.Most of these rockin tunes will get your toes tapping, and you'llprobably find yourself dancing (even if you're all by yourself). I lovethe way Kelly plays with kooky word groups, i.e.willa-willa-wop-wip-wip-wip and oohee-teehee and several more verycatchy and unique clusters. The variety on this CD is unbelievable.There's the science fiction type beginning on "Beepin Squeal", there'sthe spooky, monstery feel on "Ghost Rock", there's even a south seastune. "Skippin Along" had my fingers snappin right away. There's rock nroll, country-billy, doo wop type harmony, story tunes, and typicalteenage themes. This CD is a must for the true collectors of vintage50's rockabilly. Rare treat is the bonus tracks from the movie DemonFrom Devils Lake which Bob provided two songs for. This CD will make youvery very happy.

Additional Info Cool, Swing Boogie Then and Now , Bob Kelly Stage Songs CD Libra Records 1101,

Location Las Vegas, Nv. - USA

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