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Product Description:
This unique hardcover book package - part tribute part first-person recollection part history and all fascinating - provides a complete picture of the times. It features hundreds of original rare and captivating photos including Elvis Presley Buddy Holly Roy Orbison Johnny Cash Carl Perkins and others. Candid interviews with music legends and personal reflections. Stunning design. Also includes a one-hour DVD sampler of rockabilly music to immerse the reader into those heady days from 1954 through 1959 when a new high-energy sound and spirit instantly captured the hearts of fans around the world. The book has been published as part of a pledge drive gift for PBS.System Requirements:Running Time: 60 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: MUSIC DVD/CONCERTS Rating: NR UPC: 884088111205 Manufacturer No: 331471DVD

Rating : - I'm 1/2 way through reading it. I say buy it.
It's a very easy read. Lots of inside stories. About the author,
Jerry Naylor. He replaced Buddy Holly, as lead singer of The Crickets-
after his tragic death. The Grand Old Opera went for big stars.
They didn't like Elvis, who was a new comer. He went on tour with The
Louisiana Hayride. They took a chance on new talent,rejected by
The Grand Old Opera.Here's a quote from the book. " Those three nights
January 5,6 &7, 1955 literally changed the music world forever.The
Beatles trace their inspiration to that famous Louisiana Hayride tour. Buddy Holly & The Crickets, Roy Orbison, Waylon Jennings also trace their early inspiration to this early Elvis Tour. "