Roy Brown

jazz, blues, rockabilly, rhythm and blues, rock

Roy James Brown (September 10, 1925 — May 25, 1981) was an American R&B singer, songwriter and musician, who had an influence on the early development of rock and roll music. His "Good Rocking Tonight" was covered by Wynonie Harris, Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Pat Boone, and the rock group Montrose. In addition, his melismatical pleading, vocal style influenced B.B. King, Bobby Bland, Jackie Wilson and Little Richard.