Rollin' Rock Records - from music magazine in 1969 to record label

melstapler · May 24, 2017

Rollin' Rock is an American rockabilly record label founded by producer Ronny Weiser. Initially created as music magazine Rollin' Rock in 1969, the magazine became a full-fledged record label in 1970. The material released by Rollin Rock' is known for its retro sound rooted in the rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and rockabilly music of the 1950s.

Rollin' Rock got its start by reissuing 50's recordings, but eventually recorded and released new recordings by 1950s artists such as Ray Campi and Mac Curtis, in addition to contemporary rockabilly artists such as The Blasters' "American Music" from 1980 and The Chop Tops' "Always Wild." During the 1970s and 80s, Rollin' Rock ignored the current rock trends in popular music and were busy releasing authentic rockabilly music.

Ronnie Weiser

Ronnie Weiser with Little Richard

melstapler · May 24, 2017

In 1974, Rollin' Rock Records released these enjoyable 1950s recordings by Bob Luman with the Mac Curtis Band.

melstapler · May 25, 2017

Mac Curtis on Rollin' Rock

melstapler · Jul 25, 2017

The material Johnny Carroll recorded for Rollin' Rock was also very enjoyable. Carroll died prematurely in 1995 and didn't leave behind a large body of work, but Ronnie did a fantastic job capturing the artist's energy on those sessions.

WayOutWardell · Aug 1, 2017

I had the good fortune of seeing Johnny ca. '92 here despite not being old enough to legally be there in the first place. Naturally, I was aware of him via 'Rock Baby Rock It' (which has some real top-notch groups BTW). The local rockabilly scene really turned out in full force and you could feel the appreciation both ways.