Johnny Kidd - So What?!: The Brits Are Rocking Vol. 7 (CD)

Release Date: 12/09/22-Bear Family Records® continues its CD-series of recordings by benchmark British rockers with an album dedicated to Johnny Kidd & The Pirates.-Johnny Kidd died in 1966, but along with his group The Pirates he is still considered one of the greats of British beat.-Unlike some European counterparts, he avoided imitating Elvis and instead cultivated a natural style of his own.-Also unusual for his time: alone or working with others, he wrote many original songs, including the epochal hit Shakin' All Over.-Johnny Kidd and his band inspired a host of later British rock groups and artists.-Expanded project compared to the insert CD of the 10inch vinyl LP dedicated to Johnny Kidd, 'Please, Don't Touch!' (BAF14021), including eleven early live BBC recordings.-Extensive liner notes by Ashley Woods in the full-color illustrated booklet and carefully edited recordings.Johnny Kidd passed away in 1966 but along with his group The Pirates he is still remembered as one of t