Artist description Troy Shondell records "The Rock & Roll That Will Never Die". Music with a 50/60's feel. Born in Huntington Indiana, about 40 miles from James Deans hometown of Fairmont. As a teenager Troy used to frequent many of the same spots that James hungout in before James became one of the biggest stars of his era. Although James was and early idle of Troys, his road to success was paved with 'Rock & Roll" music. Today he lives in Nashville. He had his first top 10 record in the early 60's. Since then he has recorded 11 albums and had twenty singles in the national charts. He has also written country chart records for Eddy Arnold, Ronnie McDowell,Sue Thompson, Ferlin Huskey,and even Elvis attempted to sing Troys "This Time Were Really Breaking Up" on one of his albums. "Suspicious Minds". Bob Luman had a number one country hit with at most radio stations with Troy's "Still Loving You" on Epic Records. Troy continues to record, write, and produce other artists and still performs all over the world at Rock Legend shows, Casino's and other special occasions.

Music Style Mostly 50/60s Rock. Love songs to Rockabilly.

Musical Influences Elvis, Holly, Dion, Jerry Lee Lewis,Frankie Ford

Similar Artists A little Elvis, Ronnie Dove, Dion, Jerry Lee, but mostly Troy!

Artist History Although I feel just as young now as I did when I started. I know that I have gone down many roads to get to where I am today. Fortunatly I've been able to retain most of my master recordings throuhout the years, and because of that I am now able to share most of them with those of you who enjoy my kind of music. I offer these recordings and intend to keep adding to the songs listed every few weeks. The recordings now listed cover songs recorded from the early 60's through 2000.

Instruments Guitar and Piano

Albums "Rock & Roll Rebel", "Vintage Gold", "The Many Sides of Troy Shondell", "Class Reunion", "The Trance", "Wanted Dead or Alive", "Ordinary Man","Still Loving You" "Kissin' At the Drive-In".

Additional Info Troy Shondell's roots go deep into the 50/60's music of his idols. His music continues to reflect his love for the music he grew up with, and that he believes truly is "The Music That Will Never Die".

Location Picayune, Mississippi - USA

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