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When Rockabilly Ruled - OK?

BBC Radio 2
on BBC Radio 2

Radio 2 presents the story of 1950s American rockabilly and its re-emergence in the mid-70s as a European-based revival music genre, spearheaded by then-
Radio 1 specialist DJ Geoff Barker. The programme explores its enduring appeal and showcases obscure American gems never released in the UK. Contributors include Geoff Barker , original 50s rockabilly stars Mac Curtis , Sonny Burgess , Carl Mann and Ray Campi , producer/writer Stuart Colman , singer Shakin Stevens , Boz Boorer (of the Polecats), Bob Cotton (of the Jets), current rockabilly star Darrel Higham and former teddy boys. Producer Des Shaw

Contributors

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Geoff Barker.
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Geoff Barker
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Mac Curtis
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Sonny Burgess
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Carl Mann
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Ray Campi
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Stuart Colman
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Shakin Stevens
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Boz Boorer
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Bob Cotton
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Darrel Higham
Producer:
Des Shaw
Source: Radio Times

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