|
The Memphis Rockabilly Band was formed by Jeff Spencer and Bill
Coover in 1978. The band quickly became one of the most
popular bands in Boston and New England, as well as other
destinations up and down the east coast. MRB traveled to
Europe in 1981 and 1982 and recorded for France’s Big Beat
Records. The band also released an album on Blind Pig Records in
1986.
Between 1979 and 1989, MRB was privileged to play with artists
such as Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roomful of
Blues, Duke Robillard, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Link Wray, Jack
Scott, The Persuasions, Etta James and others. Carl Perkins called
them “the best rockabilly band I have ever seen.”
Jeff Spencer and Bill Coover again teamed up in 2005 to create a
new incarnation of The Memphis Rockabilly Band. The band now
includes bassist Paul Justice and drummer Milt Sutton.
Memphis Rockabilly Band has returned to Europe after a 23-year
absence, playing to crowds of adoring fans, and establishing
themselves at the forefront of the American roots music scene in
Europe. As in the past, the band’s repertoire includes original and
cover songs drawn from rockabilly, surf instrumentals, blues, rock
& roll, hillbilly and rhythm and blues. Memphis Rockabilly Band
has always been known as a great dance band and a favorite of
swing dancers, and that tradition continues.
|
|
