Various The Roots Of Johnny Hallyday (CD)

(Snapper Music) 31 Tracks (75:03) original versions 1950/60s. 8 page booklet with notes by Dave Henderson (Mojo Magazine)

31 tracks including classics from Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Chubby Checker, Gene Vincent, Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Johnny Cash, Leadbelly and more

Throughout his long career Johnny Hallyday  sold over 110 million records, completed 181 tours and scored 18 platinum records and remains one of the most popular French singing stars of all time.

When he first emerged in 1960 he was commonly known as the French Elvis, partly due to his immense popularity but also due to the influence of the original American rock'n'roll stars of the 1950s on his sound. This collection features some of the classics tracks that shaped his music.