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Vince Taylor

Vince Taylor's legend largely rests on his 1950 recording of 'Brand New Cadillac'-often cited as the greatest British rockabilly record ever Moth'. 'Brand New Cadillac' retains its thrill and in 1979 was covered by The Clash on their 'London Calling' album. The Clash gave 'Brand Now Cadillac' a hip kudos. Yet Vince, while still alive, was unable to capitalize on the resurgent interest from a new generation of fans. He was simply too far gone.

Vince Taylor Pepin was born Brian Holden in Middlesex, England. in July 1930. In 1946 his family immigrated to the US, settling in New Jersey. His older sister Sheila married Joe Barbera of Hanna-Barbera animation fame in 1955 and the Holden family followed her to Los Angeles. Brian enrolled at Hollywood High School and quickly became enamored with rockabilly. He attempted to launch a singing career with Joe Barbera as manager. In loss Barbera invited the teenager to accompany hint on a business trip to London to check out the local music scone. Brian was directed to the '2 I's' Coffee Bar on Old Compton St. in Soho.

The '2 I's was the launch pad many of the British rockabilly singers and local musicians were impressed by this tall, handsome American. Brian formed a band, quickly won a Parlophone recording contract and changed his name to Vince Taylor, christening his band The Playboys.

Vince Taylor & The Playboy's initial 1958 singles 'I Like Love', Right Behind You Baby' and 'Pledging My Love' failed to trouble the British pop charts and Parlophone ended his recording contract. The B-side of 'Pledging My Love' was 'Brand Now Cadillac' an original song written by Taylor that rocked as hard as the best US rockabilly records and featured a sizzling guitar solo from Joe Moretti (who would also play the solo on Johnny Kidd & The Pirates's phenomenal 'Shakin' All Over'). Taylor - dressed in black leather and extremely confident, proved to be a talented live performer and draw loyal audiences across the UK.

 

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Le Rock C'est Ça (LP, 10inch, Ltd.)
Vince Taylor: Le Rock C'est Ça (LP, 10inch, Ltd.) Art-Nr.: BAF11017

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Bear Family Vinyl Club Exclusives 10" LP series limited to 500 copies on colored vinyl! • Vince Taylor is one of the very first British rock legends! • His Brand New Cadillac is one of the few rock classics from before the Beatles and...
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Jet Black Leather Machine (CD)
Vince Taylor: Jet Black Leather Machine (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCHD1213

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(ACE Records) 22 track 1959-76 with 20 page booklet. The original Barclay, Parlophone, Palette masters plus rarities! Essential
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Jet Black Learher Machine 1958-1962 (incl. CD)
Vince Taylor & The Playboys: Jet Black Learher Machine 1958-1962 (incl. CD) Art-Nr.: LPVV011

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(VipVop) 18 tracks Includes the classic hit Brand New Cadillac. Vince Taylor became one of the biggest names on the live scene in France . Although Vince's chain wielding leather clad amalgam of Gene Vincent and Elvis Presley suggested...
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The Complete French EP Collection (2-CD)
Vince Taylor & Ses Playboys: The Complete French EP Collection (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CD3931082

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(MAM) 55 tracks 1959-1974
$20.31
I'll Be Your Hero (CD)
Vince Taylor: I'll Be Your Hero (CD) Art-Nr.: CDEVAB11

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(1991/EVA) 11 tracks 1958-1973 with 12 page booklet. few copies - hard to find now!
$13.01
Shaking All Over (CD)
Vince Taylor: Shaking All Over (CD) Art-Nr.: CDRMB75172

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(2012/RMB) 24 tracks, original recordings - digitally remastered. Great sound quality!!!
$18.05
Peggy Sue - Brand New Cadillac - Tutti Frutti...p
Vince Taylor: Peggy Sue - Brand New Cadillac - Tutti Frutti...p Art-Nr.: CD3930845

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(2009/MAGIC) 21 tracks 1959-1974 (2 unreleased) 24bit mastering
$16.92
The Big Beat Years (CD)
Vince Taylor: The Big Beat Years (CD) Art-Nr.: CDMN2331

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(Big Beat Records) 17 tracks - digipac
$22.58
Live And More ...
Vince Taylor: Live And More ... Art-Nr.: CD3930913

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(2011/MAGIC) 14 live recordings (Macon 1977) plus the studio versions from the original artists.
$17.54