Together they play MUSIC that makes an
ordinary "band member" stop and take notice. They've played
all over the United States and the world. With stars like
Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, George Jones and so many of the
Greats.
They've played on records that have covered
the entire continent, played for Presidents, Carnegie Hall and
hold a spot in the Rock-a-billy Hall Of Fame.
They are flexible enough to work as a
"three-piece" group with Piano, Bass and Drums or can come
with 5 or 6 pieces. It's usually based on your "budget" !!!
Please be sure to listen to the "Track
samplers" take a look at the video and see for yourself what a
great entertainment package this would make for your special
occasion !!!
J. T. Morgan, sings and plays bass
guitar and was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. He started singing
with his father in a gospel quartet at the age of four and
continued singing with them into his teen years. He soon
joined Dickie Lee and performed with him during his high
school years.
Later forming his own band called "JT and the
Rebels" and they performed all over the Mid-South. With all
his talent and experience, JT played bass for such famous like
Charlie Rich, Ace Cannon and Jerry Lee Lewis who is now his
neighbor.
Jerry Lee "Smoochy" Smith, plays the
piano, sings and is quite a funny guy. He holds the title of
being the first "Rock-a-billy" piano players in Memphis. He
was the staff piano player for Sun Records "the famous
recording studio that Elvis and Jerry Lee recorded"!
Smoochy was an original member of the
Mar-Keys and played on their monster hit "Last Night" a song
that he co-wrote. This talented genius has played all over the
world and has been inducted into the Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame
in Jackson, Tennessee.
C. W. Gatlin, sings also and plays a
mean guitar. He's also a product of the south, born in Tupelo,
Mississippi and has music in his veins. His Mother, Aunt and
Uncle played music and CW was playing guitar all his life
starting at a very early age.
He was taught by some of the best and his
roots are in Rock-A-Billy Country and Blues.
CW's goal is to keep rockin' and play with
the best musicians like the Country Rock-A-Billy Band. CW was
also inducted into the Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame as the top
lead guitarist.
W.S. "Fluke" Holland is widely known
as the "Father Of Drums"! He began his musical career in
Memphis, Tennessee in 1954 at the famous Sun Records as a
drummer for Carl Perkins who wrote and recorded his number one
record "Blue-Suede Shoes".
He toured with Carl and other Sun artists
such as Elvis, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash
and became part of the Tennessee Three. WS then played on all
of Cash's great hits including "Folsom Prison Blues", "I Walk
The Line" and "Ring Of Fire".
Fluke was the first drummer to play on the
Grand Ol' Opry with a full set of drums, he was with the first
country act to play Carnegie Hall and has played at the White
House for four different Presidents. He remained with Johnny
Cash as his drummer and road manager until 1997 when Johnny
retired due to illness.
WS was inducted also into the Rock-A-Billy
Hall of Fame and is still very active in the music
business.
J. T. Morgan also is available as a single
ACT with tracks and Karaoke.
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