Jackie Gotroe

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Jackie Gotroe (born Jack Gautreaux, December 22, 1939) is a rockabilly music artist. He was born in Effingham, Illinois. He's the son of a Cajun Frenchman from Louisiana and a Jewish girl from Rochester, New York, an unlikely combination that lasted happily for 57 years. He inherited his musical ability from his mother. She sang with big bands in the 20’s and 30’s, even had her own radio show for a while. His dad saw her singing in a speakeasy and 3 days later they were married! His folks loved to go out to the local clubs where all the dance bands knew his mom. They would always coax her to the bandstand for a song. Once in a while they took Jackie and his little sister along. His mom would always get him on the bandstand to do a number and boy did he love it. He was a ham at an early age! He grew up singing pop music from the 40’s and 50’s. Then along came Elvis and rock 'n' roll and that changed everything. He saved up and bought his first guitar, practiced and learned enough simple chords to accompany himself. He had a knack for songwriting and the music poured out of him. He must have written and tape recorded 60 or 70 songs in a 6 month period! His dad suggested that he should play some music for Don Barksdale, a popular Bay Area DJ. Don spun Rhythm & Blues records on station KDIA in Radio Village, in a suite of offices next to his dad's advertising agency. Don passed by the offices everyday. He was 6’ 8” tall, and a former Olympic basketball star. He

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Rockabilly Insanity

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Rockin' Bones: 1950s Punk & Rockabilly [Disc 1]

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Rockin' Bones

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Rockabilly - The Greatest '50s Collection!

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1950s Punk & Rockabilly Rebels

Rockin' Bones: 1950s Punk and Rockabilly Disc 1

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Rockin' Bones: 1950s Punk and Rockabilly

Rock'n'Roll antédiluvien (1956-1959)

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Rock-A-Billy Vol. 10

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The Greatest '50s Rock N' Roll Collection Ever

Rockin' Bones: 1950s Punk & Rockabilly

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Keb Darge & Little Edith's Legendary Wild Rockers 2

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