The style had been evolving from regional scenes as far back as 1958. "Dirty Robber" by The Wailers, and "Rumble" by Link Wray are mainstream examples of the genre in its formative stages.
Cultural origins: late 1950s United States early 1960s Canada
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The internet can be YOUR friend also!
by Ike_Ness on 2008-03-26 20:12:53
http://www.last.fm/user/ikeness/