We Wanna Boogie: The Rockabilly Roots of Sonny Burgess and Thepacers

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The book features personal interviews and remembrances from rock and roll pioneer Sonny Burgess, a key figure in the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. It chronicles his experiences recording for Sun Records in the 1950s and performing alongside legends like Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. Additionally, it explores the vibrant musical scene of Newport, Arkansas, highlighting its rich agricultural background and the evolution of southern rural life, which profoundly influenced Burgess's energetic music and the rockabilly revival.