School of Rock 'n Roll (album)

Production and album credits

The original recording sessions were held in Los Angeles, Dallas, Fort Worth and Nashville. The CD contains all his original 1950s hits plus other tracks from the 60s, 70s and even a couple of 80s tracks that were recorded in Nashville in 1981.

The original master tapes, demos and private recordings were used for the production of the CD when available. The CD was produced by Cees Klop. The liner notes were written by Steve Kelemen of Canada.

Session musicians included: James McClung, Benny Williams, Gary Moon, Rene Hall, Plas Johnson, Earl Palmer, Red Callendar, David (Dave) Martin, Glen Keener, Charlie Mendias, Mel Robinson, Bobby Rambo, Joe Ramirez Combo, Jack Castleberry, C. B. Williams, Ernest Walker, Joe Cook, Al Struble, Larry Jannasch, Kenny Hargis, Dan Edwards, Glen Struble, Eddie Wayne Hill, Joel Colbert, Leonard Walters, Joe Donnell, Tommy Morrell, Art McNulty, Ronnie Dawson, Marvin ("Smokey") Montgomery, Bill Hudson, Dale Sellers, Jerry Stembridge, David Briggs, Stu Basore, Charlie McCoy, Mike Leech and Hayward Bishop. The background vocal groups were The Five Masks and The Jordanaires plus (Al Struble, Dan Edwards & Glen Struble).

Artist profile

Gene Summers was born in Dallas, Texas and is an American singer/entertainer who has been an active rock music/rockabilly recording artist since the 1950s. Some of his classic recordings include "School Of Rock 'n Roll", "Straight Skirt", "Nervous", "Gotta Lotta That", "Twixteen", "Fancy Dan", "Alabama Shake" and "Big Blue Diamonds". Summers still performs concerts worldwide and he will celebrate his 50th anniversary as a recording artist in 2008. Gene was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame in 1997 and the Southern Legends Entertainment and Performing Arts Hall of Fame in 2005.

Track listing

1. "School Of Rock 'n Roll"
2. "Straight Skirt"
3. "Nervous"
4. "Gotta Lotta That"
5. "Twixteen"
6. "I'll Never Be Lonely"
7. "Dance Dance Dance"
8. "Almost 12:O'Clock"
9. "Alabama Shake"
10. "Wine, Wine, Wine"
11. "I've Had It"
12. "Leroy"
13. "Lover Please"
14. "Mad Mad World"
15. "Loco Cat" (instrumental)
16. "Mister Rock And Roll"
17. "Floppin'" (instrumental)
18. "Turnip Greens"
19. "Hey My Baby"
20. "Baby Are You Kiddin'"
21. "You're Gonna Be Sorry"
22. "Honey Hush"
23. "Rockaboogie Shake"
24. "Big Blue Diamonds"
25. "I Got A Baby"
26. "Rockin' Daddy"
27. "Who Stole The Marker (From The Grave Of Bonnie Parker)?"
28. "Blue Monday"
29. "Big River"
30. 'The Rebel"

Reviews

"....30 tracks, 67 minutes..... recommended. This 30 tune collection sould go a long way in promoting Gene Summers into the upper ranks of 50's rockabilly. From Dallas, Texas, Summers recorded for a number of labels through the years but is best known for the wild rockin' School Of Rock And Roll on the Jan label and the movin' Alabama Shake on Capri. All of his 50's rockers are here and almost all of them are really great too. Gene and his band tear it up on a couple of crude instrumentals as well - Loco Cat (incredible) and Floppin . His later efforts also include more than a few gems like Turnip Greens , Baby Are You Kiddin' , Rockaboogie Shake , the ballad Big Blue Diamonds , Sonny Fisher's Rockin' Daddy and the Horton-esque Who Stole The Marker (From The Grave Of Bonnie Parker) . ....... A pretty good legacy I'd say." -(AE) Roots & Rhythm

Discography references

Gene Summers discography from Rockin' Country Style, United States
Gene Summers discography from Rocky Productions, France
Gene Summers discography from Wangdangdula Finland
Gene Summers session data from Tapio's Fin-A-Billy, Finland

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