Rockabilly

This article is about the genre of music. For wrestler formerly known as Rockabilly, see Monty Sopp. For the 1957 popular song, see Rock-a-Billy (song).
Rockabilly

Stylistic origins Rock and roll, country music, western swing, honky-tonk, rhythm and blues, boogie-woogie, Appalachian folk music Cultural origins Early-Mid 1950s United States Typical instruments Guitar - Double bass - Drums - Piano, vocals Derivative forms

Psychobilly, punk rock, gothabilly Rockabilly is one of the earliest styles of rock and roll music, dating to early 1950s in the United States. It is a "blend of country & western and rhythm & blues [that] ... pointed the way to classic rock 'n' roll."[1] It has also been defined as "popular music combining features of rock 'n' roll and bluegrass."The term "rockabilly" is a portmanteau of "rock" (from "rock 'n' roll") and "hillbilly", the latter a reference to the country music (often called "hillbilly music" in the 1940s and '50s) that contributed strongly to the style's development. Other important influences on rockabilly include western swing, boogie woogie, and rhythm and blues. While there are notable exceptions, its origins lie primarily in the Southern United States.

The influence and popularity of the style waned in the 1960s, but during the late 1970s and early '80s (notably with the Stray Cats), rockabilly enjoyed a major revival of popularity. An interest in rockabilly endures even in the 21st century, often within a rockabilly subculture.