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Colin Escott

    Colin Escott stands as a preeminent authority on the history of Sun Records. His extensive knowledge is built upon decades of research and publications delving into the early days of country music and its pivotal figures. Through his profound work, he has established himself as a respected voice in music history.

    The Smash, Mercury years, 1969 - 1972, of Jerry Lee Lewis
    The Mercury years, 1973 - 1977, of Jerry Lee Lewis
    The Conway Twitty Rock'n' Roll years
    Sun Records, the discography
    The Sun country years
    Hank Williams
    • 2002

      Roadkill on the Three-Chord Highway

      Art and Trash in American Popular Music

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      4.0(13)Add rating

      Exploring the rich tapestry of American music, this collection presents captivating true stories about iconic stars like Perry Como and Roy Orbison alongside the lesser-known "Tex Nobodies." The narratives delve into the lives and experiences that shape the music scene, offering a unique perspective on both fame and obscurity. Accompanied by 35 black-and-white photos, the book captures the essence of the journey through the cultural landscape of popular music.

      Roadkill on the Three-Chord Highway
    • 1995

      This compelling account reveals much that was previously unknown or hidden about Hank Williams's life and takes its place as the authoritative biography of this country music legend.

      Hank Williams
    • 1992

      Memphis, Tennessee. The early 1950s. The Mississippi rolls by, and there's a train in the night. Down on Beale Street there's hard-edged blues, on the outskirts of town they're pickin' hillbilly boogie.At Sam Phillips' Sun Records studio on Union Avenue, there's something different going on. "Shake it, baby, shake it!" "Go, cat, go!" "We're gonna rock..."This is where rock 'n' roll was born-the record company that launched Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, and Carl Perkins. The label that brought the world, "Blue Suede Shoes," "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," "Breathless," "I Walk the Line," "Mystery Train," "Baby, Let's Play House,' "Good Rockin' Tonight." Good Rockin Tonight is the history, in words and over 240 photographs, of Sam Phillips' legendary storefront studio, from the early days with primal blues artists like Howlin' Wolf and B.B. King to the long nights in the studio with Elvis and Jerry Lee. As colorful and energetic as the music itself, it's a one-of-a-kind book for anyone who wants to know where it all started.

      Good Rockin' Tonight
    • 1987

      Clyde McPhatter

      A Biographical Essay with Discography

      Clyde McPhatter: A Biographical Essay by Colin Escott ist eine herausragende Biographie, die auch eine umfassende Diskographie bietet. McPhatter, oft als einer der größten Sänger der Pre-Soul Black Music angesehen, zeichnete sich durch seinen hohen, fast strangulierten Tenor aus, der in der Musikszene seiner Zeit ungewöhnlich war. Seine Fähigkeit, intensive Emotionen zu vermitteln, hob ihn von anderen Künstlern ab und machte seine besten Arbeiten unvergesslich. Trotz seines Talents kämpfte McPhatter mit Selbstzweifeln und persönlichen Problemen, die zu seinem langsamen, selbstzerstörerischen Rückzug führten. Anders als andere tragische Figuren endete sein Leben nicht in einem gewaltsamen Tod, sondern in einer Qual, die durch Alkoholismus geprägt war. McPhatters Einfluss ist unbestreitbar; viele Künstler, darunter Dee Clark und Smokey Robinson, sahen in ihm ein Vorbild. Selbst Elvis Presley war ein Bewunderer seines Stils. Dieses Buch bietet eine Retrospektive seiner MGM- und Mercury-Aufnahmen und versucht, McPhatters komplexe Persönlichkeit und Karriere zu erfassen. Trotz der Herausforderungen, die mit der Erfassung seines Lebens verbunden sind, bleibt der Respekt für sein Werk und die Traurigkeit über seine tragische Entwicklung unübersehbar.

      Clyde McPhatter
    • 1986

      Jerry Lee Lewis: Jerry Lee Lewis - The Killer Vol.1 1963-68 by Colin Escott (1986/Bear Family Records) 128 Pages/Seiten, 27/21 cm Viele seltene Bilder von Jerry Lee Lewis. Leben und Stationen der Jahre 1963/1968 inkl. kompletter Smash Mercury Diskographie über Jerry Lee Lewis.

      The Smash, Mercury years, 1963 - 1968, of Jerry Lee Lewis