Rockabilly music was born in the mid-fifties when rhythm’n’blues fused with country music. Traditional bands that once played country, embraced the new sound which appealed to younger audiences. One of rockabilly’s founders, Bill Haley, started his career in a hillbilly / country band and the late, great Johnny Cash also started in rockabilly – just have a listen to 'Folsom Prison Blues' or 'Rock’n’Roll Ruby'.

Traditionally, rockabilly was played in a three-piece setting with no drummer - the double bass player slapped the beat and the acoustic guitar added to the rhythm.

These days, rockabilly enjoys a large, cult-like following both in Australia and across the world. Many rockabilly devotees embrace the 1950s as a lifestyle, wearing fifties fashions, collecting vintage furniture and driving cars designed in the era.