On today's "Retro Rack" is a singer who had a mixture of old time rock and roll, r&b, country and blues in his music. He, while attending the University of Georgia, was a member of a duo that played beach music called Dirk and Tony.
On the "retro rack" today is the ultimate Texas swing band. Asleep At The Wheel, after drifting around the country from Washington D.C. to San Francisco, finally landed in the state where Bob Wills is still the king.
On the "retro rack" today is a singer who at first wanted to be a painter or an actor, but found that music was his calling. During the 80's Earl Thomas Conley would have 17 number one hits.
On the retro rack today is a singer who took his name from a professional boxer. Johnny Paycheck was a member of the Grand Ole Opry and had huge success in the 70's. But he battle with drugs, alcohol and legal problems most of his life.