ROCK-A-BILLY FEST
JACKSON, TN
2001

Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame Banner
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These pages are dedicated to
to the memory of
the late, great
Carl Perkins

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and
Paul Burleson

1929 - 2003

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and dedicated to

"Indy"
(My Guardian Angel)

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and to
Henry Harrison

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THANKS, Henry

You did it again!!

None of us thought the 2001 Festival could possibly be as good as the first, but thanks to Henry Harrison's efforts and hard work, this year was just as wonderful.

What a great time I had seeing folks I hadn't seen since last year's festival (Henry Harrison, Larry Cole, Ray Walker, Lesley Baker, Dick McVey, Ace Cannon, Carl Griffith, and many others)-(or the Tupelo Elvis Festival - Travis LeDoyt, Carol Parks, Marsha Whitehead, Virginia Singleton, etc.) and meeting "old friends" that I'd never actually met (email buddy's)!! Bill Griggs, Don Pittman, Bobby Joe Swilley, The "10-O-C" Guys, John Mueller, Dave Crimmen & Sharon, --To name a few. Below are a 'few' photos from the event that might possibly give you an idea of the exceptional, talented entertainers who performed and the great 'mix-and-mingle' atmosphere and camaraderie between the entertainers and us -- the fans!

Thanks to the entertainers - from the "LEGENDS" to the newcomers - for allowing us to feel more like friends than fans!!

If you're looking for someone in particular or just want to see a list of those pictured here, check out my

INDEX PAGE

Special non-performing guests included the legendary Sam Phillips as guest speaker at the Hall of Fame Luncheon and autograph signing...and Maria Elena (Mrs. Buddy) Holly
Sam Phillips signing autographs at the Celebrity Luncheon**** Maria Elena Holly watching John Mueller's tribute to Buddy Holly
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Special performing (stars of today) guests included Marty Stuart...and Eric Heatherly

Marty Stuart putting a lot of feeling into the guitar playing!**** Eric Heatherly knows how to get the crowd's attention too!
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Once again, BILL HALEY'S ORIGINAL COMETS stole the show!!!

Bill Haley's Original Comets - Left to right - Johnny Grande (Keyboard), Marshall Lytle (Bass), Jacko Buddin (Lead Vocals/guitar), Dick Richards (Drums), Joey D-Ambrosio (Sax), Franny Beecher (Guitar) performing what THEY call 'The Viagra Tour 2001'

Marshall Lytle**** Joey D'Ambrosio

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Johnny Grande**** Franny Beecher
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.....and the LEGENDS abound.....

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