Back In the Day, 1980

Chris Evans

Original Rockabilly

(Big Beat Records)

That year, US icon Robert Gordon released Bad Boy, and the UK's Crazy Cavan & the Rhythm Rockers issued Still Crazy. Meanwhile, in France (the land that had produced Johnny Hallyday), Chris was possessed by identical spirits; his all-originals debut LP did not receive the global notice others' wax enjoyed, but offered similarly rousing material. It wore on its sleeve affection for golden-age predecessors and was head-turning in its own right. Free of superfluous studio stuntery, the compendium made its points with austere directness. The impact was (and is) resounding.

Chris has since recorded numerous albums and remains active. 

Recommended: "Rocky Boogie, "Rockin' and Boppin'," "Love My Babe," "Railroad Rock," "Bluesy Baby"

Video: "Rocky Boogie"

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