Rusty York

Charles Edward "Rusty" York (May 24, 1935 – January 26, 2014) was an American musician and singer, and member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. He is probably best known for his rockabilly song "Sugaree".

Biography Early years York was born in Harlan, Kentucky. York then teamed up with Midwestern Hayride's vocalist Bonnie Lou in a rockabilly project. They recorded "Let The School Bell Ring, Ding A Ling", written by Henry Glover, backed by a cover of Billy & Lillie's hit "La Dee Dah".

The Cajuns By 1958, York had assembled a band, the Cajuns, which consisted of York on vocals and guitar, Bill Lanham on bass, saxophone player Jimmy Risch, John Bower on piano, and Rick Lundy on drums. In 1959, the group backed Jackie Shannon (later known as Jackie DeShannon) on "Just Another Lie". The B-side, "Cajun Blues", was an instrumental by the Cajuns, and recorded for Fraternity. In 1959, they also recorded "Just Another Lie", also for Fraternity.

"Sugaree" Later in 1959, Pat Nelson rented the King studio for an independent session intended for his PJ label. York recorded a single, with an up-tempo version of instrumental "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain" on one side, re-titled "Red Rooster", and Marty Robbins' composition, "Sugaree", on the other side. In 1959, "Sugaree" reached No. 77 on the Billboard Hot 100. Soon, York toured with Dick Clark with a sellout appearance at the Hollywood Bowl. York and the Cajuns opened the show.

Discography 1960 – Rust York and the Kentucky Mountain Boys 1968 – Sings Like Crazy 1973 – Dueling Banjos (with Lonnie Mack) 1981 – Rock 'n' Memories 2001 – Early Bluegrass 2004 – Rusty Rocks

Musical contributions "Shake 'Em Up Baby" "Peggy Sue" "Sugaree" "Red Rooster" "The Lock On Your Heart" "Don't Do It" "Sadie-Mae" "Margaret Ann" "That's What I Need" "Just Like You" "Love Struck" "Goodnight [!!] Cincinnati, Goodmorning [!!] Tennessee" "Tore Up Over You" "Tremblin'" "I Might Just Walk Right Back Again" "Sally Was A Good Old Girl" "Big Man, Big House" "Crazy" "Sing The Girls A Song, Bill"