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Carl Perkins & Friends perform in The Rockabilly Sessions This Rockabilly Sessions was a televised concert that was held on October 21, 1985 in London, and featured Carl Perkins and his house band, along with friends as guest stars, including Eric Clapton, former Beatles George Harrison and Ringo Starr, as well as Dave Edmunds who acted as musical director for the show. Most of the repertoire performed in the concert consisted of Perkins classic rockabilly songs from the 1950s. It was directed by Tom Gutteridge. The concert special was originally broadcast in 1985 on Channel 4 in the UK and on Cinemax in 1986 with introductory comments by Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison and Jerry Lee Lewis. The concert is a memorable highlight of Perkins later career and has been highly praised by fans for the spirited performances delivered by Perkins and his famous guests. It was the first public performance by George Harrison in more than ten years. It features: Carl Perkins (guitar, vocals) Ringo Starr (drums, vocals) George Harrison (guitar, vocals) Eric Clapton (guitar, vocals) Dave Edmunds (guitar, vocals) Rosanne Cash (vocals) Greg Perkins (bass guitar) Lee Rocker (double bass) Slim Jim Phantom (drums) Earl Slick (guitar) David Charles (drums) John David (bass guitar) Mickey Gee (guitar) and Geraint Watkins (piano). Thanks No Depression!
Posted on: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 13:55:39 +0000

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