March 1st, 1955 - This Week In Rockabilly History
March 1st, 1955 - Sam Phillips launches Sun Records by releasing the song "Drivin' Slow" by 16-year-old saxophonist Johnny London.
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June 17th - This Day In Rockabilly
June 17th, 1955 - "Colonel" Tom Parker arranges a meeting with Elvis Presley's manager, Bob Neal, which results in an agreement that will have the Colonel handle Presley's shows and career strategy going forward.
June 11th - This Day In Rockabilly
June 11th, 1955 – Fats Domino's song "Ain't That A Shame" hits number 1 on the U.S. R&B singles chart for 11 straight weeks in 1955. It would be forever identified as a classic rock ’n’ roll song.
May 24th - This Day in Rockabilly
May 24th, 1955 - Chuck Berry is No. 2 on the R&B chart with the Chess Records single "Thirty Days."