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He's a country music king with an aura of cool that has turned his hand to acting on occasion…no we're not talking Kenny Chesney, we're talking Kris Kristofferson. Recently the former Highwayman has stepped aside from touring to host a 30 minute infomercial introducing a documentary that pays homage to rockabilly music. The upcoming television documentary and DVD produced by Jerry Naylor (ex-lead singer of The Crickets) is titled "The Rockabilly Legends: A Tribute To My Friends" and traces the distinctive style of music back to its beginnings. Kristofferson, who actually knew a great deal of the legends examined in the documentary, was thrilled to be a part of the project. "Jerry sent me a copy of the documentary while I was on tour in Australia and New Zealand," said Kristofferson. "I settled in and watched the entire thing, and I was captivated. It brought back a lot of good memories of a lot of good friends like Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Cowboy Jack Clement, Carl Perkins and Charlie Rich. I also learned a few things along the way. The Rockabilly Legends influenced so many of the artists in rock and roll and country who followed, and rockabilly music is a key part of our American musical heritage. I'm happy Jerry Naylor invited me to help preserve the rich rockabilly legacy." The "Rockabilly Legends" DVD spans three hours and takes a comprehensive look at never-before-seen concert footage and interviews with the likes of Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Buddy Knox, Gene Vincent, Johnny and Dorsey Burnette, Bob Luman, Charlie Rich and Johnny Horton. Five years in the making, "The Rockabilly Legends" will air in the US initially before heading overseas, and the CD/DVD will be available sometime in November. |
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