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Sujet: JOHNNY & THE ROCCOS Mar 15 Juin 2010 - 3:00
Johnny & The Roccos, Scots on the Rocks
Johnny & The Roccos are undoubtedly one of the finest rock 'n' roll bands to come out of Scotland. In rock 'n' roll circles, their reputation is well-known. Their dedication and outstanding live performances have qualified them for a privileged position among the rock 'n' roll fraternity, and not just in the UK; in the last three decades they have nurtured a growing interest in Scandinavia and have gained the respect of many American artists.
For much of the late 70s and 80s, the band's touring schedule was packed, as they played back-up to visiting US artists including Billy Lee Riley, Sonny Fisher, Eddie Fontaine, Buddy Knox and Ray Campi.
The long-time leader of the band, Bob Fish, had been playing the Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee blues style for some time when he was asked to play a rock 'n' roll gig in 1971. The warm reaction from both the audience and the promoter opened a whole new scene for Bob, and since then he hasn't looked back. Renaming his band, the Bi-Planes, to Johnny & The Roccos in 1972, the trio raised their status from semi-pro to full-time professionals in early 1973.
Recording their live gigs, as well as studio albums, the band's releases were often limited edition pressings and soon became collector's items. Bob was astounded when he heard tales that his 1975 studio album for the SRT label was exchanging hands for several hundred pounds among Scandinavian record collectors.
Established blues producer Mike Vernon discovered the band by chance in the early 80s. On his return home after a disappointing band showcase in the West End, Mike stopped off at the Red Lion in Brentford, Middlesex. Having paid his entrance fee and parked himself somewhere near the stage with a pint, he was surprised and impressed by the performance that followed. He writes: "The trio was very strong in all departments and I had a feeling that here was the beginning of a long working relationship."
German website: http://www.johnny-and-the-roccos.de
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Sujet: Re: JOHNNY & THE ROCCOS Mar 15 Juin 2010 - 3:03
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Sujet: Re: JOHNNY & THE ROCCOS Mar 15 Juin 2010 - 3:08
Johnny & Roccos -- Good Rockin' Tonight (1983)
Johnny & The Roccos - I hate the Disco
Johnny and the roccos - Matchbox
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Sujet: Re: JOHNNY & THE ROCCOS Mar 15 Juin 2010 - 3:12
Honey hush
Johnny & The Roccos -- Stompin´with the wildcats
BETTY Fabulous Fifties
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Sujet: Re: JOHNNY & THE ROCCOS Mar 15 Juin 2010 - 9:27
ahhhh j'ai de bon souvenirs avec johnny and the rocco...
moi avec orville nash et johnny and the rocco 1993
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Sujet: Re: JOHNNY & THE ROCCOS Mar 15 Juin 2010 - 12:29
Merci Betty pour la photo !!!
Perso, je n'ai jamais vu Johnny & the roccos , mais en reecoutant ces videos... !!!! ca rappelle des souvenirs tous ces vieux groupes des années 80's!
JOLIO Modérateur
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Sujet: Re: JOHNNY & THE ROCCOS Mar 15 Juin 2010 - 22:14
L'album " captured live at the rattlesnake-saloon " est pas mal que des reprises de standards mais bien joués et en plus la prise de son est nickel ( en live ce n'est pas toujours le cas )
BETTY Fabulous Fifties
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Sujet: Re: JOHNNY & THE ROCCOS Lun 23 Aoû 2010 - 18:01
Pvt ugly Mega Rockin'
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Sujet: Re: JOHNNY & THE ROCCOS Lun 23 Aoû 2010 - 20:02
PEARLY a écrit:
!!!! ca rappelle des souvenirs tous ces vieux groupes des années 80's!
( IDEM )
C'etait point trop mon style ?? Mais, je me rapelle avoir beaucoup stompé sur " stompin with the wildcats " ( Parfait pour danser le chasse mouche )
Gene Cochran Adepte
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Sujet: Re: JOHNNY & THE ROCCOS Mer 2 Jan 2013 - 22:38
J'ai tout les premiers albums c'est super bien fait, et indémodable avec des petits chef d'eouvre comme I hate the disco