August 29th - This Day In Rockabilly
August 29th, 1998 - Rockabilly pioneer Charlie Feathers passes away due to complications from a stroke induced coma. His theatrical, hiccup, energetic, rockabilly vocal style inspired a later generation of rock singers such as Lux Interior of The Cramps.
Charlie Feathers at Sun circa 1956, Photo courtesy J.Huffman/Escott and Good Rockin' Tonight