The Teen Kings

 

Artist:  The Teen Kings

Origin:  Wink, Texas, USA

Genre:  Rockabilly, Country, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, & Roll, Western, Pop Oldies, Classic Rock

Original Line-up:

Roy Orbison:  Lead Guitar, Vocals

James Morrow:  Electric Mandolin

Jack Kennelly:  Bass

Billy Pat "Spider" Ellis:  Drums

Richard "Head" West:  Piano

Charles "Slob" Evans:  Upright Bass

The Teen Kings were an American Rockabilly and Country Band from Wink,Texas, formed by Roy Orbison (Lead Guitar, Vocals), James Morrow (Electric Mandolin), Jack Kennelly (Bass), Billy Pat "Spider" Ellis ( Drums), Richard "Head" West (Piano), and Charles "Slob" Evans (Upright Bass), called The Wink Westerners, and transitined to Rhythm & Blues, and Rock & Roll, renaming themselves The Teen Kings in 1956.  Signed with Sam Philips at Sun Records in 1956 and released the Hit Single "Ooby Dooby".  Split up  in late 1956 due to disputes over royalties and writing credits, prompting Roy Orbison to pursue a Solo Career.

Title:  Are You Ready? (2026) 

Genre:  Rockabilly, Country, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, & Roll, Western, Pop Oldies, Classic Rock

Label:  Rollercoaster Rcords

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Ooby Doody (2:01)

 2.  Racker Tacker (2:08)

 3.  Blue Suede Shoes (1:55)

 4.  Brown Eyed Handsome Man (2:17)

 5.  St Louis Blues (1:54)

 6.  All By Myself (1:56)

 7.  Lawdy Miss Clawdy (2:17)

 8.  Jam (2:00)

 9.  Rock House (1:54)

10. Singing The Blues (2:07)

11. pretend (2:12)

12. Rip It Up (3:03)

13. Trying To Get To You (2:33)

14.  TK Blues (2:21)

15. Go! Go! Go! (1:32)

16. Bo Diddley (1:58)

17. Do You Remember? (Interview) (38:38)

Personnel:

Roy Orbison:  Lead Guitar, Vocals

James Morrow:  Electric Mandolin

Jack Kennelly:  Bass

Billy Pat "Spider" Ellis:  Drums

Are You Ready? the collection album by The Teen Kings, released on September 4, 2026 by Rollercoaster Records.  For Fans of Roy Orbison and Music Collectors.