with Alexis Korner
Not only did Scotty Moore audition the young Elvis Presley on behalf of Sam Phillips. he became Elvis's first guitarist and in the Krocesscarvedoutfor imself a unique niche in the history of rock guitar.
Versed in both country and R and B styles, Moore provided an instrumental support that became known as rock 'n' roll, but as he reports, ' None of us knew what was happening, we just got on with playing '.
Researcher JOHN TOBLER
Written and produced by STUART GRUNDY