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rockabilly

[rok-uh-bil-ee] / ˈrɒk əˌbɪl i /
NOUN
folk rock
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As presented here, “My Aim Is True” is every bit as explosive and exciting as the original release, an album that featured a clever blend of punk, rockabilly, pop and new wave sounds.

From Salon ● Oct. 14, 2026

Rather than rage in songs about life as social misfits while accompanied by jack-hammering guitars, the group blended the minimalism of punk with the romantic innocence of rockabilly, rock ’n’ roll and doo-wop.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

While acts may vary, expect an emphasis on acoustic, rockabilly and Western stylings spread across six stages, turning the park into a mini live music venue.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2025

Van Eaton drifted away from the music business in the 1960s, but he resumed performing by the 1970s, particularly as interest in rockabilly grew following the death of Elvis Presley.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 10, 2024

They’re blocked by rockabilly tools in plaid shawl-collar blazers.

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson


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