Eddy’s big hit “Rebel Rouser” in 1958 sold millions
By Barbara Hall Blumber, pictured is Eddy in 2010 by Joseph A. Rosen
On April 26, 1938, Duane Eddy was born in Corning NY. The Grammy award winner is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1994), Musicians Hall of Fame (2008) and the Steuben County Hall of Fame (2020). Eddy, the most successful and influential instrumentalist in Rock and Roll history, is the pioneer of the “Twang” sound. His breakthrough hit “Rebel Rouser” sold over 3 million copies. In 1958 his album “Have Twangy Guitar Will Travel” sold over 6 million copies, and stayed on the charts for 82 weeks. In his first promotional biography it was written, “Perhaps the town of Corning, New York is unaware that rock & roll star, Duane Eddy, was born there in 1938.” Throughout his entire career he has promoted his time in Corning, Bath, Penn Yan and the surrounding areas. Eddy still records today and currently lives with his wife, Deed, in Tennessee.
In case you are wondering if you know Duane Eddy’s hit song, “Rebel Rouser ”, it was in the movie Forrest Gump… it’s the song playing in the background of the famous scene when Forrest is being chased by bullies in a truck. Watch the Youtube: Run Forrest Run.
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