Rockabilly revivalist Brian Setzer was rummaging in the Sun Records vaults, looking for unknown gems he could cover. He struck gold with Gene Simmons' "Peroxide Blonde in a Hopped-Up Model Ford," but half the tune was missing, and Gene couldn't remember the other half. What's a rockabilly junkie to do? Produced by Trey Kay.
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Artist: Stray CatsAlbum: Stray Cats Greatest HitsLabel: CapitolPurchase: AmazonGet Rhythm
Artist: Johnny CashAlbum: Get RhythmLabel: Sun RecordsPurchase: AmazonBlue Suede Shoes
Artist: Carl PerkinsAlbum: The Essential Sun CollectionLabel: Sun RecordsPurchase: AmazonPeroxide Blonde In A Hopped Up Model Ford
Artist: Gene SimmonsLabel: Sun ArchivesPeroxide Blonde In A Hopped Up Model Ford
Artist: Brian SetzerAlbum: Rockabilly Riot, Vol. 1: A Tribute to Sun Records
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Hi Beth -- You're absolutely right, Sun Studio is in Memphis. Sorry for the slip-up and thanks for keeping us honest!
Sun Studio is in Memphis - not Nashville. Two very different cities, but both influentional on American Music and both in the wonderful state of Tennessee.
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