Johnny Carroll | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Lewis Carrell |
| Born | October 23, 1937 Cleburne, Texas |
| Origin | Godley, Texas |
| Died | January 13, 1995 (aged 57) Dallas, Texas |
| Genres | Rockabilly Rock and roll |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist |
| Years active | 1956 - 1985 |
| Labels | Decca Records, Sun Records, Warner Bros. Records |
Johnny Carroll (born John Lewis Carrell; October 23, 1937 – January 13, 1995[1]) was an American rockabilly musician.
Biography
Born John Lewis Carrell in Cleburne, Texas, Carrell's last name was printed incorrectly as Carroll in his first recording with Decca Records and he thereafter used that spelling of his name professionally.[2] Carroll began recording for Decca in the middle of the 1950s. He released several singles, none of which saw significant success, although they are now critically acclaimed.[3] His records were eclipsed by the success of other rockabilly and early rock & roll musicians such as Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash.
His career ended toward the end of the 1950s, but he made a comeback in 1974 with a Gene Vincent tribute song. He continued to record well into the 1980s. For many years he was connected with the Cellar Club in Fort Worth, Texas and other Cellar Clubs around the state.
He died of liver failure on January 13, 1995, and is buried in his hometown of Godley, Texas.[1]
In 1996 a 33-track reissue of his early recordings was released as Rock Baby Rock It: 1955-1960.
Discography
- Early recordings
| Year | Title | Record label |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | "Rock 'n' Roll Ruby" / "Trying to Get to You" | Decca Records |
| "Wild Wild Women" / "Corrine, Corrina" | ||
| "Hot Rock" / "Crazy Crazy Lovin'" | ||
| 1957 | "That’s the Way I Love" / "I'll Wait" | Phillips International |
| 1959 | "The Swing" / "Bandstand Doll" | Warner Bros. Records |
| "Sugar" / "Lost Lost Without You" | ||
| 1960 | "Run Come See" / "Trudy" | WA Records |
| 1962 | "Run Come See" / "The Sally Ann" | Duchess Records |
| 1956 | EP
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Decca Records |
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not released |
- Later recordings
- "Gene Vincent Rock" (or "The Black Leather Rebel") – 1974
- "Rock, Baby, Rock It" – Sun Records, 1975
- Texabilly – Rollin' Rock, 1977
- First Time All Over Again (with Judy Lindsey) – Gypsy Records, 1980
- "The Telephone Man" (with Judy Lindsey) – Merit Records, 1982
- "Rattle My Bones" – Seville Records, 1983
- Still Satin Sheets (with Judy Lindsey) – Gypsy Records, 1983
- Screamin' Demon Heatwave (feat. Judy Lindsey) – Seville Records, 1983
- Crazy Hot Rock – Charly Records, 1985
- Shades of Vincent (with Judy Lindsey) – Charly Records, 1986
References
- 1 2 Craig Morrison (1996). "JOHNNY CARROLL". Go Cat Go!: Rockabilly Music and Its Makers. University of Illinois Press. pp. 154–156. ISBN 9780252065385.
- ↑ Juan Carlos Rodriguez (22 February 2012). "CARROLL, JOHNNY (1937—1995)". In Laurie E. Jasinski (ed.). The Handbook of Texas Music. Texas State Historical Association. ISBN 9780876112977.
- ↑ Johnny Carroll at Allmusic