Scotty moore was one of the great pioneers of rock guitar. Three of his bodyguardsred west, sonny west, dave heblerbecame the first of elviss acquaintances to publish a book delving into presleys private life. Scotty moore, guitarist on elvis presleys groundbreaking. Jun 30, 20 scotty moore, nashville, tennessee, is the sole survivor of the sun records sessions of july 1954 during which he, elvis presley, and bill black, with sam phillips at the engineering sound board, blended country and blues into a new art form that would shake up american culture for decades to come. Scotty moore, guitarist on elvis presleys groundbreaking sun. British guitarist analyses scotty moore, elvis presleys secret weapon. Winfield scott scotty moore iii december 27, 1931 june 28, 2016 was an american. Jun 29, 2016 from left, elvis presley, bass player bill black, guitarist scotty moore, and sun records and memphis recording studio head sam phillips pose during a recording session in memphis in 1954. Scotty moore an original guitarist for elvis presley and considered by rock n roll aficionados as one of the cofounders of the style as we. Moore was already an accomplished musician rolling stone keith richards says that moore s music inspired him to play rockandroll when, at the behest of sun records executive sam phillips, he took young presley under his wing. Scotty moore, nashville, tennessee, is the sole survivor of the sun records sessions of july 1954 during which he, elvis presley, and bill black, with sam phillips at the engineering sound. Ap scotty moore, the pioneering rock guitarist whose sharp, graceful style helped elvis presley shape his revolutionary sound and inspired a generation of musicians that. Many people think scottie moore was elvis first guitar player only during the sun record years, but he was with elvis at rca until the early 60s. The untold story of elvis first guitarist and manager, scotty moore.
The book describes the injustice done to scotty and bill black who contributed so much to the classic elvis sound, but was never paid fairly or recognized for their abilities, until years after. Scotty moore and blues guitarist buddy guy to whom keith gave his favourite. Scotty moore, guitarist behind early elvis presley sound. Starting in the late 1950s, moore worked on various projects. Scotty moore, harddriving guitarist who backed elvis. The first half of published in 1997, updated in 2005, thats alright, elvis takes us back to the epicentre of popular music in memphis when elvis and. For the first time, scotty moore the only remaining member of the original trio comprised of scotty, elvis, and bill black who played on all of presleys original sun recording sessions and in the early days at rcatells the real story behind his years with elvis presley. Moore, the pioneering rock guitarist who played on hound dog and other early elvis presley hits, has died. This was scotty moores account of his career before, during and after his years with elvis. When elvis presley first showed up at sam phillipss memphisbased sun records studio, he was a shy teenager in search of a sound.
Scotty moore, the pioneering rock guitarist whose sharp, graceful style helped elvis presley shape his revolutionary sound and inspired a generation of musicians that included keith richards. Aboard the mystery train american made music series by scotty moore and james l. Jun 29, 2016 scotty moore, the original guitarist on elvis presleys early recordings, died in nashville on tuesday. Scotty moore, left, elvis presley and bill black perform at a theater in the summer of 1957. Winfield scott scotty moore iii december 27, 1931 june 28, 2016 was an american guitarist and recording engineer who formed the blue moon boys in 1954, elvis presley s backing band. Rock music biography elvisthe untold story of elvis first guitarist and manager, scotty moore. From left, elvis presley, bass player bill black, guitarist scotty moore and sun records and memphis recording studio head sam phillips pose during a recording session in memphis, tenn.
Scotty moore, the pioneering rock guitarist whose sharp, graceful style helped elvis presley shape his revolutionary sound and inspired a generation of musicians that. This is the facebook page for scotty moores official website. Scotty moore, one of the foundational figures in rock and roll, a profoundly influential guitarist, and the man who helped elvis presley become. Three of his bodyguardsred west, sonny west, dave heblerbecame the first of elviss acquaintances to publish. Scotty moore was the classic guitar sound behind elvis presley in his early career and played on songs like mystery train, thats all right mama, blue moon of kentucky, and most of the elvis classics. Scotty moore elvis original sun studio memphis guitarist. As the last remaining eyewitness to elviss rise from obscurity to fame, scotty was with elvis on nearly a daily basis during those critical 18 months from the time the two first met in the summer of 1954 until elvis signed with rca at the end of 1955. Thats alright, elvis, guitar legend scotty moores first memoir about his life on the road and in the studio with elvis presley, originally published in 1997, has long only been available on kindlebut an updated version in paperback brings the reader up to 2016, the year of moores passing. Jun 30, 2016 scotty moore obituary rock guitarist who in the mid50s helped create elvis presleys revolutionary sound scotty moore, left, with elvis presley during reheasals for a tv appearance on the. May 31, 20 when elvis presley first showed up at sam phillipss memphisbased sun records studio, he was a shy teenager in search of a sound. In the 21 years since elvis presleys death, on august.
Elvis had a quality to his voice that was captivating, but i do believe that initially, to break out, it was scotty moores playing style, and bill blacks bass foundation, that made those early songs jump out of. How to play thats all right by elvis presley on guitar. Arthritis silences notes, but scotty moore, elvis presleys first guitarist. As the guitarist on elvis presleys sun recordings, he may have done more than anyone else to establish the basic vocabulary of rockabilly. Here you will be able to receive notifications and links to the latest. Thats alright, elvis recounts the life of scotty moore, one of the early men behind the legendary elvis presley. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Dickerson, jackson, mississippi, is a freelance author and journalist who has published. Scotty moore started rock revolution the tennessean. The true life story of elviss original guitarist, the masterful scotty moore.
Published february 1st 2005 by schirmer trade books first published july 1st. Jun 30, 2016 moore, who died tuesday at the age of 84, booked gigs for presley during the early part of the musicians career. May 21, 2005 this was scotty moore s account of his career before, during and after his years with elvis. In 1954, moore and black accompanied elvis on what would become the first presley hit, the sun studios session cut of thats all. Moore was already an accomplished musician rolling stone keith richards. Moore, who died tuesday at the age of 84, booked gigs for presley during the early part of the musicians career. Most of elvis biggest hits during the early rca years were with scottie moore and bill black. Scotty moore, who helped ignite the rockandroll revolution in the mid1950s with his electrifying guitar work on elvis presleys first recordings and who practically invented the vocabulary. Scotty moore biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. As the guitarist on elvis presleys sun recordings, he may have done more than anyone else to establish the basic vocabulary of rockabilly guitar licks, as heard on classic singles like thats all right, good rockin tonight, baby lets play house, and mystery train.
Jun 29, 2016 british guitarist analyses scotty moore, elvis presleys secret weapon. From left, elvis presley, bass player bill black, guitarist scotty moore, and sun records and memphis recording studio head sam phillips pose during a recording session in memphis in 1954. Scotty moore, harddriving guitarist who backed elvis presley. Jun 28, 2016 scotty moore, a guitarist whose terse, bluesy licks on elvis presleys early hits virtually created the rockabilly guitar style and established the guitar as a lead instrument in rock n. When elvis presley first showed up at sam phillipss memphisbased.
On july 5, 1954, guitarist scotty moore, bass player bill black and a young man from tupelo. Scotty moore, the original guitarist on elvis presleys early recordings, died in nashville on tuesday. Thats alright, elvis by scotty moore, james dickerson. Phillips invited a local guitarist named scotty moore to stand in. Winfield scott scotty moore iii december 27, 1931 june 28, 2016 was an american guitarist and recording engineer who formed the blue moon boys in 1954, elvis. Scotty moore did his in 1997, but the trend started 20 years earlier, shortly before elvis died. The sad trajectory of elvis presleys life is a familiar story, but this memoir does shed a little new light on the early years. When elvis first showed up at the sun records studio, scotty moore and bass. June 28, 2016 winfield scott scotty moore iii, elvis presley was born on december 27, 1931 near gadsden, tennessee. Scotty moore obituary rock guitarist who in the mid50s helped create elvis presleys revolutionary sound scotty moore, left, with elvis presley during reheasals for a tv appearance on the. Thats alright, elvis kindle edition available now at though scottys book is now out of print and no longer available autographed, james dickerson has recently partnered with to bring you the kindle edition of the original version. Three years before, they made magic at sun records in memphis with their recording of thats all. For the first time, scotty moorethe only remaining member of the original trio comprised of scotty, elvis, and bill black who played on all of presleys original sun recording sessions and in the early days at. We remember scotty moore, elvis first guitar player.
He was studio and touring guitarist for presley between 1954 and 1968. For the first time, guitarist scotty moore tells the real story behind his years with elvis presley. Elvis guitarist, scotty moore, takes you through how to play the early kings classics. Many people think scottie moore was elvis first guitar player only during the sun record years, but he was with elvis. Remembering scotty moore, elvis presleys first guitarist and.
Buy ebook scotty and elvis by scotty moore, james l. Scotty moore, the rock and roll halloffamer who performed on hound dog, heartbreak hotel, blue suede shoes, and dozens of other rock classics with elvis presley, died june. Scotty moore, nashville, tennessee, is the sole survivor of the sun records sessions of july 1954 during which he, elvis presley, and bill black, with sam phillips at the engineering sound board, blended country and blues into a new art form that would shake up american culture for decades to come. Ronnie mcdowell on scotty moore friendship, elvis connection.
In september of 1957 elvis, scotty, bill and dj finished their second short tour of the year in portland. How to play thats all right by elvis presley on guitar with. Feb 28, 2018 elvis guitarist, scotty moore, takes you through how to play the early kings classics. Scotty moores thats alright, elvis is the best among the dozens of books written by those who knew elvis personally. Phillips invited a local guitarist named scotty moore to.
Rock critic dave marsh credits moore with the invention of power chording, on the. Ive read many books on elvis that shared things i didnt want to know. Scotty moore, a guitarist whose terse, bluesy licks on elvis presleys early hits virtually created the rockabilly guitar style and established the guitar as a lead instrument in rock n. Thats alright, elvis, guitar legend scotty moores first memoir about his life on the road and in the studio with elvis presley, originally published in 1997, has long only been available on kindlebut an updated. Scotty listened carefully to the young singer and immediately realized that elvis had something special. Jun 29, 2016 this april 30, 2003, file photo shows scotty moore, a former guitarist for elvis presley, playing music at the 2nd annual ponderosa stomp in new orleans. Scotty moore was the classic guitar sound behind elvis presley in his early career and played on songs.
Elviss first guitarist helped create a signature rock sound the rockabilly guitarist played with presley on only the singers best work and kept his head on the whole. The dvds have pdf filetab books instead of paper books. Scotty moore, cofounder of rock n roll and elvis presley. Published in 1997, updated in 2005, thats alright, elvis takes us back to the epicentre of popular music in memphis when elvis and the blue moon boys struck gold in sam phillips sun studio. Dickerson, ebook format, from the dymocks online bookstore. Remembering scotty moore, elvis presleys first guitarist. Moores death came following a several monthslong period of poor health and other. Scotty moore did more than play guitar he invented the. Scotty moore, elvis guitarist, exclusive ein interview. The untold story of elviss first guitarist and manager, scotty moore. Ronnie mcdowell on scotty moore friendship, elvis connection country singer who recorded 1977 elvis presley tribute the king is gone later became friends with presleys guitarist. Though moore is a distinguished guitar innovator and recording engineer, any general. Rock critic dave marsh credits moore with inventing power chords on the 1957 presley song jailhouse rock. Scotty moore did more than play guitar he invented the role.
Jun 29, 2016 scotty moore, who helped ignite the rockandroll revolution in the mid1950s with his electrifying guitar work on elvis presleys first recordings and who practically invented the vocabulary of. The book describes the injustice done to scotty and bill black who contributed so much to the classic elvis sound, but was never paid fairly or recognized for their. He learned to play the guitar from family and friends at eight years. The untold story of elviss first guitarist and manager scotty moore rev. Scotty moore style guitar lesson elvis presley ep073. Scotty moore a legend himself in the history of music writes a warm and honest book about elvis and the beginnings of rock n roll. Jul 01, 1997 scotty moore was elvis manager, lead guitar and band leader when the sound hit back in 1954. Scotty s dedication to elvis, and lifetime friendship is commendable. On july 5, 1954, guitarist scotty moore, bass player bill black and a young man from tupelo, mississippi, by the name of elvis aaron presley recorded thats all right at the memphis recording service and the world was never to be the same again. In this guitar lesson, youll learn how to play a scotty moore influenced lead and rhythm. Although this is scotty moores book, he did not actually write it. Though moore is a distinguished guitar innovator and recording engineer, any general interest in his career lies in the 14 years he spent touring with elvis.
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