Alvis Wayne
Alvis Wayne (born December 31, 1937 in Paducah , Texas as Alvis Wayne Samford , † July 31, 2013 in Bacliff , Texas) was an American rockabilly singer who was best known during the rockabilly revival in the United Kingdom .
Life
Growing up in rural Texas, Alvis Wayne was mostly influenced by old records by Jimmie Rodgers , Eddy Arnold and Bob Wills . He got his first guitar when he was ten, and two years later he made his first appearance in pubs and honky tonks. At 20 he became a member of the band Tony Wayne and His Rhythm Wranglers .
In 1956 he took his first record with this band on Westport Records. His second release, Don't Mean Maybe, Baby , became a regional hit in Texas, which led to a tour of Texas. Wayne continued his career until 1960, after which he was drafted into the Air Force . After his military service he continued to perform, but it wasn't until 2000 that Ronnie Weiser was able to persuade him to make an album. After Rockabilly Daddy , the second album I'm Proud of My Rockabilly Roots followed in 2001 . Wayne had already recorded a few songs on Weiser's Rollin 'Rock label in the 1970s .
Wayne died in 2013, leaving behind his wife, Fritzie Samford, with whom he was married for 37 years, as well as two daughters and five grandchildren.
Discography
Singles
| year | A title | B title | Record company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Swing bop boogie | Sleep Rock-A-Roll, Rock-A-Baby | Westport Records |
| 1957 | Don't mean maybe baby | I'd Rather Be with You | Westport Records |
| 1958 | Lay your head on my shoulder | You are the one | Westport Records |
| 1971 | I Gottum | Lay your head on my shoulder | Injun |
| 1974 | I want to eat your pudding | It's Your Last Chance To Dance Tonight | Rollin 'rock |
Albums
- 2000: Rockabilly Daddy (Rollin 'Rock)
- 2001: Proud of My Rockabilly Roots (Rollin 'Rock)
Web links
- Alvis Wayne at Allmusic (English)
- Discography with audio samples
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Alvis Wayne Samford Obituary ( memento from September 30, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) at carnesfuneralhome.com; Retrieved August 21, 2013
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Wayne, Alvis |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Wayne Samford, Alvis (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American rockabilly singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 31, 1937 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Paducah , Texas , United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 31, 2013 |
| Place of death | Bacliff , Texas , United States |