Vernon Taylor
Definition
An American rockabilly singer and songwriter active primarily in the late 1950s, best known for his exuberant, high-energy tracks such as 'Mystery Train' and his association with the Sun Records style.
A cult figure among rockabilly enthusiasts and vinyl collectors, celebrated for his authentic 1950s sound that bridged the gap between raw country and the budding rock and roll movement.
Examples
If you play a Vernon Taylor record at the right speed, you realize your living room has spontaneously sprouted a vintage jukebox and enough pomade to ruin the ozone layer.
Vernon Taylor’s voice could make a statue quit its day job and try to learn the upright bass just to keep up with the rhythm.
I told my neighbor I was listening to Vernon Taylor, but he thought I was just aggressively shaking a bag of guitar picks at the wall.