Johnny Carroll

Johnny Carroll (born John Lewis Carrell; October 23, 1937 – January 13, 1995 ) was an American rockabilly musician.

Biography Born John Lewis Carrell in Cleburne, Texas, Carrell's last name was printed incorrectly as Carroll in his first recording with Decca Records and he thereafter used that spelling of his name professionally. Carroll began recording for Decca in the middle of the 1950s. He released several singles, none of which saw significant success, although they are now critically acclaimed. His records were eclipsed by the success of other rockabilly and early rock & roll musicians such as Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash.

His career ended toward the end of the 1950s, but he made a comeback in 1974 with a Gene Vincent tribute song. He continued to record well into the 1980s. For many years he was connected with the Cellar Club in Fort Worth, Texas and other Cellar Clubs around the state.

He died of liver failure on January 13, 1995, and is buried in his hometown of Godley, Texas.

In 1996 a 33-track reissue of his early recordings was released as Rock Baby Rock It: 1955-1960.

Discography Early recordings Year Title Record label 1956 "Rock 'n' Roll Ruby" / "Trying to Get to You" Decca Records "Wild Wild Women" / "Corrine, Corrina" "Hot Rock" / "Crazy Crazy Lovin'" 1957 "That’s the Way I Love" / "I'll Wait" Phillips International 1959 "The Swing" / "Bandstand Doll" Warner Bros. Records "Sugar" / "Lost Lost Without You" 1960 "Run Come See" / "Trudy" WA Records 1962 "Run Come See" / "The Sally Ann" Duchess Records 1956 EP Hot Rock Corrine, Corrine Crazy Crazy Lovin’ Wild Wild Women Decca Records Crazy Little Mama Cut Out Hearts of Stone Love Is a Merry-Go-Round Sexy Ways Stingy Thing Why Cry Be-Bop-A-Lula Is Back on the Scene Cat with the Skin Lonesome Boy Sugar Lips not released

Later recordings "Gene Vincent Rock" (or "The Black Leather Rebel") – 1974 "Rock, Baby, Rock It" – Sun Records, 1975 Texabilly – Rollin' Rock, 1977 First Time All Over Again (with Judy Lindsey) – Gypsy Records, 1980 "The Telephone Man" (with Judy Lindsey) – Merit Records, 1982 "Rattle My Bones" – Seville Records, 1983 Still Satin Sheets (with Judy Lindsey) – Gypsy Records, 1983 Screamin' Demon Heatwave (feat. Judy Lindsey) – Seville Records, 1983 Crazy Hot Rock – Charly Records, 1985 Shades of Vincent (with Judy Lindsey) – Charly Records, 1986