Berry was becoming an accomplished showman, incorporating gestures and facial expressions to go with the lyrics. Then in 1952, he began playing guitar and singing in a club band whose song list ranged from blues to ballads to calypso to country. ![]() His friend, Ira Harris, showed him techniques on the guitar that would become the foundation of Berry’s original sound. He found that if he learned rhythm changes and blues chords, he could play most of the popular songs on the radio at the time. GUITAR LESSONSīerry took up the guitar after that, inspired by his partner in the school production. He got a thunderous applause for his daring choice, and from then on, Berry had to be onstage. For his first stage performance, Berry chose to sing a Jay McShann song called “Confessin’ the Blues.” It was at his high school’s student musical performance, when the blues was well-liked but not considered appropriate for such an event. He emulated the smooth vocal clarity of his idol, Nat King Cole, while playing blues songs from bands like Muddy Waters. Louis on OctoBerry had many influences on his life that shaped his musical style. Berry is a musical icon who established rock and roll as a musical form and brought the worlds of black and white together in song.īorn in St. Goode,” “Maybellene” and “Memphis” have become anthems to an integrated American youth and popular culture. Berry, also known as “The Father of Rock & Roll," gained success by watching the audience’s reaction and playing accordingly, putting his listeners’ amusement above all else. He earns respect to this day because he is truly an entertainer. We supply the PA system.Chuck Berry’s music has transcended generations. "A firm favourite with our customers of all ages…see you soon!”Ĭost: Minimum £50 per player per hour and UP depending on engagement circumstances Here’s a quote from ultra busy top music venue, The Goth, East Scotland, (just prior to Covid-19) - "We are delighted to have ROCKA HILLBILLIERS play here every single month, year round" - Fantastic Classic Rock'N'Roll. We play constantly throughout the year because the public keep requesting that we come back!. Our drummer, Bill, is a living legend…, a veteran of the original rockabilly scene, who famously backed Johnny Cash on his first UK tour. We concentrate in the Edinburgh and Lothians vicinity for most engagements. We’ve played from Lossiemouth to Dunbar Music Festival. We play a large range of Social Clubs in addition to Private Functions, Holiday camps, Music Festivals…and a selected range of Scotland’s popular pubs. We're very reliable, business-like, and most importantly…we play Classic Rock'N'Roll on a note for note basis with the originals. ROCKA HILLBILLIES play songs from every 50's/60's artist that we've listed above! and the answer is Elvis, Carl Perkins, Everly Bros, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, and Chuck Berry. Just think of the key bands that influenced the Rolling Stones, Beatles, and CCR ,etc. A band devoted to recreating the authentic sounds of 50s and early 60's Rock'N'Roll. Rocka Hillbillies have been Rocking in Scotland since early 2014. ![]() We would be delighted to play at your function ![]() This is the feedback from the enormous number of venues who’ve booked us - plus electronic ratings. We’ve been rated one of central Scotland’s two most popular, authentic Rock’N’Roll, dance bands, naturally including Classic 60's favourites too. I’m Aussie Gordon, bass player and marketing manager for ROCKA HILLBILLIES.
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