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Happy Birthday Sam Phillips

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Buster Fayte

I missed it by a couple of days, but Sam Phillips would have turned 90 years old two days ago. Phillips was born in Florence, Alabama. He worked early on as a DJ and radio engineer and it was our … Continue reading →

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Rockabilly Boogiefest Fundraiser for ASU Museum

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Buster Fayte
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Arkansas State University Museum plans to do its part to keep the rockabilly legacy alive with a new project–a future exhibit on the history and heritage of Rockabilly in the region. The exhibit is planned to open in 2016, so they’ve … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to One of Rockabilly’s True Legends, Sonny Burgess

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Buster Fayte

Crazy rockabilly legend Sonny Burgess turns 83 years old today. Burgess and his band The Pacers are responsible for some of the wildest rockabilly ever cut for Sun Records or any other label for that matter. Burgess’ trademark gravel-throated vocals along … Continue reading →

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Johnny Cash Had A Different Take On Rockabilly

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Buster Fayte

I was talking to a friend of mine the other day and in the course of conversation mentioned Johnny Cash’s rockabilly music. Now, this friend is considerably younger than I am but is into Americana and roots country music and … Continue reading →

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2nd Annual Arkansas Delta Rockabilly Festival

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Buster Fayte

Next Saturday, May 12, downtown Helena, Arkansas will come alive with rockabilly as the 2nd Annual Arkansas Delta Rockabilly Festival kicks into gear. There’s a great lineup of acts on the schedule including Stan Perkins, D.J. Fontana, Asleep at the Wheel, … Continue reading →

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Arkansas’ Guitar Walk Monument to Honor Rockabilly Heroes

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Buster Fayte

Earlier this week in Lawrence County, Arkansas, construction began on the Guitar Walk, a monument that will honor rockabilly pioneers such as Elvis, Johnny Cash, Conway Twitty, Jerry Lee Lewis, Sonny Burgess, Billy Lee Riley, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Wanda Jackson … Continue reading →

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Words of Wisdom

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Buster Fayte

“Nowadays they want it too pretty. Everything’s got to be perfect. They have machines that will put you in tune if you sing out of tune or put you back in time [if you sing out of time]. And I … Continue reading →

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The first Arkansas Delta Rockabilly Festival

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Buster Fayte

Helena, Arkansa holds the first Arkansas Delta Rockabilly Festival this coming Saturday. And they’re not fooling around! The musical lineup includes rockabilly legends Sleepy LaBeef and Sonny Burgess along with many other great names of rockabilly and rock and roll. … Continue reading →

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Dr. Sonny Burgess

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Buster Fayte

Dr. G. Daniel Howard, interim chancellor of Arkansas State University, says it all: “Sonny Burgess was nominated for the Honorary Doctor of Music degree by the ASU faculty in recognition of his contributions to the rich musical heritage of northeast … Continue reading →

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