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09-06-2003, 03:19 PM
PRESS RELEASE - Sept. 4, 2003
Ricky Nelson to be Inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame
During Live Performance by Sons, Gunnar and Matthew,
At Overton Park Shell, Memphis, Sat., Oct. 11 Benefit Show
MEMPHIS, TN - September 4, 2003 - One of the top pioneers in
rock 'n' roll music will be officially inducted into the world-wide
Rockabilly Hall of Fame®. Ricky Nelson is a true legend who has
influenced almost every rock performer and musician that followed
him. Historians rate Ricky right behind Elvis when they discuss the
roots of rock.
The induction ceremony will take place when Ricky's sons, Gunnar and
Matthew appear live on stage October 11, 2003 in Memphis, TN at the
world famous Overton Park Shell outdoor theater. The Nelsons will be
performing a tribute set to their father by singing Ricky's greatest
hits.
The event is Rockabilly Hall of Fame's®
(http://www.rockabillyhall.com) first in a series of benefit shows.
The "Shell" is located at 1928 Poplar Ave. in Memphis, TN in Overton
Park. Its stage has great historic significance to rockabilly music
and early rock 'n' roll fans. It was there that Elvis Presley first
performed in Memphis and taught the world how to rock in 1954.
Several of the top legendary and the current generation rockabilly
artists will donate their time to help both the Rockabilly Hall of
Fame® and The Shell continue to preserve America's music history.
The October 11th artist line up is set. Along with Gunnar and
Matthew, the performers are: the first lady of Sun Records, Barbara
Pittman; Glen Glenn, making his first ever Memphis appearance, and
Gene Summers, a great showman from Texas. Also on the the bill are:
Bubba Feathers, doing a tribute to his father Charlie; Roman Self
with a tribute to his father Ronnie; veteran rocker Andy Anderson;
Roy Orbison's lead guitarist Bucky Barrett; W.S. Holland, original
drummer for both Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash ... and several other
legendary vocalists and musicians - all who helped create America's
own "rockabilly" and "rock 'n' roll" music.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. To find all the
current up-to-date information on this event, please see this web
site: http://www.rockabillyhall.com/shell2003.html
Ricky Nelson to be Inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame
During Live Performance by Sons, Gunnar and Matthew,
At Overton Park Shell, Memphis, Sat., Oct. 11 Benefit Show
MEMPHIS, TN - September 4, 2003 - One of the top pioneers in
rock 'n' roll music will be officially inducted into the world-wide
Rockabilly Hall of Fame®. Ricky Nelson is a true legend who has
influenced almost every rock performer and musician that followed
him. Historians rate Ricky right behind Elvis when they discuss the
roots of rock.
The induction ceremony will take place when Ricky's sons, Gunnar and
Matthew appear live on stage October 11, 2003 in Memphis, TN at the
world famous Overton Park Shell outdoor theater. The Nelsons will be
performing a tribute set to their father by singing Ricky's greatest
hits.
The event is Rockabilly Hall of Fame's®
(http://www.rockabillyhall.com) first in a series of benefit shows.
The "Shell" is located at 1928 Poplar Ave. in Memphis, TN in Overton
Park. Its stage has great historic significance to rockabilly music
and early rock 'n' roll fans. It was there that Elvis Presley first
performed in Memphis and taught the world how to rock in 1954.
Several of the top legendary and the current generation rockabilly
artists will donate their time to help both the Rockabilly Hall of
Fame® and The Shell continue to preserve America's music history.
The October 11th artist line up is set. Along with Gunnar and
Matthew, the performers are: the first lady of Sun Records, Barbara
Pittman; Glen Glenn, making his first ever Memphis appearance, and
Gene Summers, a great showman from Texas. Also on the the bill are:
Bubba Feathers, doing a tribute to his father Charlie; Roman Self
with a tribute to his father Ronnie; veteran rocker Andy Anderson;
Roy Orbison's lead guitarist Bucky Barrett; W.S. Holland, original
drummer for both Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash ... and several other
legendary vocalists and musicians - all who helped create America's
own "rockabilly" and "rock 'n' roll" music.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. To find all the
current up-to-date information on this event, please see this web
site: http://www.rockabillyhall.com/shell2003.html