rockabilly hall of fame inductee
A L H E N D R I X
his music
and a live in the studio interview
"Al Hendrix' Rockabilly music has survived decades of Rock-and-Roll
evolution and is still loved today by fans from all over the globe. The
singer/songwriter was born on November 12, 1934 in Miami, Florida and
his 'southern charm' is in every note he sings.
Inspired by the
stars of the 'Grand Ole Opry' at a very young age, Al was destined to be
an entertainer. His early work began in 1956 when Al met country
legend, Buck Owens, and performed with Buck at the famous 'Blackboard Cafe' in Bakersfield, CA, until 1960. During that time Al
was also hired as lead singer for 'Jolly Jody and the Go-Daddies' and
recorded "Rhonda Lee” and "Go Daddy Rock" (Tally Label).
Al's
recording career included many of his own songs on several different
record labels. "I Need You” and "Young and Wild" were released by
Liberty Records for nationwide release in 1960. "I Need You" was number
one in El Paso, TX for six full weeks; and in the top 20 in San Diego,
CA; while Alan Freed played "Young and Wild” on his radio show.
Signing with Pike Records was a turning point for Al, with songs like
"Monkey Bite" and "For Sentimental Reasons”, which were released in
1962. "Monkey Bite" was an instant hit, but unfortunately, the song was
not widely circulated because the lyrics were thought to be much too
sexual. "Fooling Around" and "Jumpin' Johnny" were unissued for quite
some time but were released by White Label, in Holland, in 1985.
Al took a break from recording for about 20 years, allowing him to
spend time with his loving wife, Laraine (you can hear Laraine's first
(and only) back-up singing debut in "Shaving Lotion"). In 2006, Al was
back on the circuit and still rockin'! He decided to collaborate with
producer/engineer, Jimmy Accardi, and together this dynamic duo cut a
new CD, "Rare & Rockin” which brought back some old favorites but
also some brand new songs.
Al was inducted into the ROCKABILLY
HALL OF FAME in April of 2008. That same year Al and Jimmy Accardi
produced another CD, "Rockabilly Lovin." At more recent venues, Al
shined at Buck Owens' 'Crystal Palace' on February 14, 2010, rockin' out
with Robert Tidwell and The Token Oakies. Then in March of 2010, Al
rocked on at the Pre Viva Las Vegas show at the Hard Rock Casino and
Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. The following year, he rocked Vegas again, this
time at the Viva Las Vegas (#14) Festival in April 2011, at the Orleans
Casino & Hotel. In July 2011, Al jammed with The Six Gun Romeo's
Rockabilly band from Vancouver, BC, Canada, at Ethel's Old Corral, in
Bakersfield, CA"
all info from Al's website:
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