Benny Joy
| Benny Joy | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Benjamin Eidson |
| Born |
November 5, 1935 Atlanta, Georgia |
| Died | 1988 |
| Genres | Rockabilly |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1950s |
| Labels | Tri-Dec, Dixie, Antler, Buck Ram, Decca |
Benny Joy, real name Benjamin Eidson (November 5, 1935 in Atlanta, Georgia – 1988) was an American rockabilly artist most known for his work in the 1950s.
Life and career
Joy wrote and recorded many of his own compositions e.g. "Crash The Party", "Cold, Cold Woman", "She Cryed For Me" and "Dark Angel". Recording artists like Marty Robbins, Jackie Wilson, Charlie Rich, Burl Ives, Debbie Reynolds, Johnny Rivers and Carl Smith have recorded his songs.[1] Among rockabilly collectors Joy's recording of "Rollin' The Juke Box Rock" is well known. Joy's band was one of the first American rockabilly ensembles to tour Europe.[2] Benny Joy died in 1988.
Discography
Compilations
- Rockin' and Rollin' with Benny Joy, Collector Records, CLCD 4401 (1992)[3]
- Crash The Rockabilly Party, Ace, CDCHD 703 (1998)[4]
References
- ↑ "Benny Joy, Never To Be Forgotten" BlackCat Rockabilly Europe
- ↑ Schoemer, Karen (May 11, 1990). "Pop/Jazz; Rockabilly Music: Far From Dead And Not for Misfits". The New York Times. p. 1. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
- ↑ "Collector CLCD4401 (CD) (Netherlands, 1992) Rockin' & Rollin' With Benny Joy" Rockin' Country Style, 2010
- ↑ "Crash The Rockabilly Party"
External links
- Benny Joy biography on BlackCat Rockabilly Europe
- Benny Joy discography on Rockin' Country Style
- Benny Joy on Discogs
- Benny Joy on AllMusic
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