Rock n Roll movies from the 50's

[Eric H]

I watched one last night called "Rock Baby: Rock It" from 1957.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050908/

The plot was threadbare and the acting talent was non existent, it could have passed for an Ed Wood film, however it was filmed in Dallas in 1956 and features a bunch of local musical talent that is actually really good.

A guy named Johnny Carroll does a perfect Elvis impersonation and a ton of other acts appear, more than half the movie is made up of musical performances and that really makes it worthwhile.

The movie is terrible but it's still a facinating snapshot of that era in R&R history and a lot of fun to watch!

[Wornears]

Johnny Carroll was not an Elvis impersonator! He was the real rockabilly deal. I've got his "Crazy Crazy Lovin'" on vinyl and it jumps off the TT. Check out this link for a quick overview: http://www.rockabillyhall.com/JohnCrrll1.html

[Eric H]

I didn't say he was an Elvis impersonater, I said he does an Elvis impersonation in this movie, and a terrific one at that.
Not that he's billed as being an Elvis wannabee, he's billed as himself, but obviously they wanted their little film to have something similar to the then new superstar.

[gyusher]

"STREETS OF FIRE" best Rock video ever in my mind. . .

But Elvis is cool. . . good hangover medicine. . . gets your blood pumping. . ,.

[Wornears]

Eric H: Guess I'd better switch to decaf after 1:00 a.m. I misunderstood your comments about Johnny Carroll and let my alligator mouth overload my hummingbird ass before posting. I'm just jealous I missed the flick.

[Eric H]

Wornears, not a problem, hope I didn't sound gruff in my reply.
Impersonater wasn't the best choice, Carrolls performance is really one of the highlights of the film.

I guess in 1956 you had to choose either Elvis, Dean or Brando as your influence

[Telecolor 3007]

You can find more here:
http://www.thevideobeat.com

[nevermind]

Great "rockanrolleros" sites.

[Dude111]

Originally Posted by Wornears

Johnny Carroll was not an Elvis impersonator! He was the real rockabilly deal. I've got his "Crazy Crazy Lovin'" on vinyl and it jumps off the TT. Check out this link for a quick overview: http://www.rockabillyhall.com/JohnCrrll1.html

Wow thats quite an informative page on him!!

I dont know if I ever saw any rock and roll movies from the 50s (Or any @ all for that matter) -- I have 1 movie on VHS that i love from 1959 and its "Journey to the center of the earth" -- Excellent movie!!