Scotty moore, one of the foundational figures in rock and roll, a profoundly influential guitarist, and the man who helped elvis presley become. 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. In the 21 years since elvis presleys death, on august. 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. Phillips invited a local guitarist named scotty moore to stand in. 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.
How to play thats all right by elvis presley on guitar with. 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. 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. Three years before, they made magic at sun records in memphis with their recording of thats all.
Ive read many books on elvis that shared things i didnt want to know. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. 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, 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. Scotty moore, the original guitarist on elvis presleys early recordings, died in nashville on tuesday. 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. 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. Three of his bodyguardsred west, sonny west, dave heblerbecame the first of elviss acquaintances to publish. 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. Scotty moore and blues guitarist buddy guy to whom keith gave his favourite.
Scotty moore, elvis guitarist, exclusive ein interview. June 28, 2016 winfield scott scotty moore iii, elvis presley was born on december 27, 1931 near gadsden, tennessee. Arthritis silences notes, but scotty moore, elvis presleys first guitarist. Elvis had a quality to his voice that was captivating, but i do believe that initially, to break out, it was scotty moore s playing style, and bill blacks bass foundation, that made those early songs jump out of speakers, generate excitement and create elvis s early success. 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. Moores death came following a several monthslong period of poor health and other. 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.
Remembering 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. 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. Moore, who died tuesday at the age of 84, booked gigs for presley during the early part of the musicians career.
The dvds have pdf filetab books instead of paper books. Scotty moore, left, elvis presley and bill black perform at a theater in the summer of 1957. Moore was already an accomplished musician rolling stone keith richards. Scotty moore style guitar lesson elvis presley ep073. How to play thats all right by elvis presley on guitar. Scotty moore, harddriving guitarist who backed elvis. In this guitar lesson, youll learn how to play a scotty moore influenced lead and rhythm.
When elvis presley first showed up at sam phillipss memphisbased. Most of elvis biggest hits during the early rca years were with scottie moore and bill black. Scotty moore, harddriving guitarist who backed elvis presley. Although this is scotty moores book, he did not actually write it. This is the facebook page for scotty moores official website. 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.
Thats alright, elvis by scotty moore, james dickerson. Scotty moore biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Moore, the pioneering rock guitarist who played on hound dog and other early elvis presley hits, has died. Scotty moore did more than play guitar he invented the.
Scotty moore, guitarist on elvis presleys groundbreaking sun. Rock music biography elvisthe untold story of elvis first guitarist and manager, scotty moore. 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. Jun 29, 2016 british guitarist analyses scotty moore, elvis presleys secret weapon. Scotty moores thats alright, elvis is the best among the dozens of books written by those who knew elvis personally. 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. 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. The untold story of elviss first guitarist and manager scotty moore rev. Scotty moore, guitarist on elvis presleys groundbreaking. Many people think scottie moore was elvis first guitar player only during the sun record years, but he was with elvis. Jun 29, 2016 scotty moore, the original guitarist on elvis presleys early recordings, died in nashville on tuesday.
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. In 1954, moore and black accompanied elvis on what would become the first presley hit, the sun studios session cut of thats all. Remembering scotty moore, elvis presleys first guitarist and. On july 5, 1954, guitarist scotty moore, bass player bill black and a young man from tupelo. Scotty moore did his in 1997, but the trend started 20 years earlier, shortly before elvis died. 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. We remember scotty moore, elvis first guitar player. 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. Starting in the late 1950s, moore worked on various projects. 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. Scotty moore elvis original sun studio memphis guitarist. Scotty moore started rock revolution the tennessean.
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. The untold story of elvis first guitarist and manager, scotty moore. Feb 28, 2018 elvis guitarist, scotty moore, takes you through how to play the early kings classics. He was studio and touring guitarist for presley between 1954 and 1968. Ronnie mcdowell on scotty moore friendship, elvis connection. 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. Moore will be at lemuria books in jackson on saturday at 1 p. Though moore is a distinguished guitar innovator and recording engineer, any general. 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.
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. The sad trajectory of elvis presleys life is a familiar story, but this memoir does shed a little new light on the early years. Phillips invited a local guitarist named scotty moore to. Rock critic dave marsh credits moore with inventing power chords on the 1957 presley song jailhouse rock. 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. Jul 01, 1997 scotty moore was elvis manager, lead guitar and band leader when the sound hit back in 1954. When elvis first showed up at sam phillips memphisbased sun records studio, he was a shy teenager in search of a sound. Buy ebook scotty and elvis by scotty moore, james l. 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. 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. Thats alright, elvis recounts the life of scotty moore, one of the early men behind the legendary elvis presley. This was scotty moores account of his career before, during and after his years with elvis. 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.
When elvis first showed up at the sun records studio, scotty moore and bass. Aboard the mystery train american made music series by scotty moore and james l. When elvis presley first showed up at sam phillipss memphisbased sun records studio, he was a shy teenager in search of a sound. In september of 1957 elvis, scotty, bill and dj finished their second short tour of the year in portland. Scotty moore, guitarist behind early elvis presley sound. 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. British guitarist analyses scotty moore, elvis presleys secret weapon. Scotty moore was one of the great pioneers of rock guitar. Scotty moore was the classic guitar sound behind elvis presley in his early career and played on songs.
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. 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. Dickerson, ebook format, from the dymocks online bookstore. 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. May 21, 2005 this was scotty moore s account of his career before, during and after his years with elvis. Scotty listened carefully to the young singer and immediately realized that elvis had something special. 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. Rock critic dave marsh credits moore with the invention of power chording, on the.
The true life story of elviss original guitarist, the masterful scotty moore. 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. 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. The untold story of elviss 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. Jun 30, 2016 moore, who died tuesday at the age of 84, booked gigs for presley during the early part of the musicians career. He learned to play the guitar from family and friends at eight years. 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. 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, cofounder of rock n roll and elvis presley. Scotty moore did more than play guitar he invented the role.
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