Robert gaston fuller october 22, 1942 july 18, 1966 was an american rock singer. My fave performed by the greatly talented bobby fuller. Yes, bobby was likely lured out of his house and murdered, but no definitive killer or motive has ever been found. The life of bobby fuller is celebrated this weekend huffpost. I fought the law original bobby fuller 1964 demo youtube. Apr 30, 2009 this is a teaser for my book on the bobby fuller four rock n roll mustangs a musical overview of bobby fuller and mustang records. I fought the law, named after fullers most iconic recording, is the first ever authorized biography of the illfated 1960s texas music legend. Mar 05, 2015 texas guitarist and singer bobby fuller had barely found his way into the national limelight in 1966, with his groups soontobeclassic reworking of a song first recorded by buddy hollys band.
Bobby s brother and bandmate randy fuller raises each of these possibilities in the new book i fought the law. Bobby fullers national stardom lasted less than a year, due to an untimely and mysterious death, but by then he had already five years of recording behind him during which he released many fine tracks. Born in baytown, texas, fuller had a maternal older half brother, jack, and a younger brother, randy. I fought the law the life and strange death of bobby fuller kicks books, 2014 if you not are already familiar with miriam linna and her work, you get the chance to overcome this shortcoming by gaining acquaintance with a fraction of her production through the book i fought the law about the 60s popstar bobby fuller 19421966, written together with. A few years ago i attended the norton records 25th anniversary bash in nyc and got. New listing bobby fuller four the magic touch 1966 mustang promo single 3018 rare 60s garage. Feb 18, 2019 anything about robert fuller tv shows moviesetc see more ideas about robert fuller, robert fuller actor and tv shows. Written by randell fuller bobby s brother with miriam linna of kicks books norton records, the book is the long awaited first authorized biography of texas legend bobby fuller, whose bizarre death in 1966 death has never been fully explained. Bobby fuller has a beautiful voice and musical talent. New book may finally put to rest the mystery of bobby fullers death. You kiss me a new shade of bluei fought the law loves made a fool of youthe magic touch baby my heartkeep on dancing dont ever let me know shakedown nervous breakdownstringer the chase medley live. Written by randell fuller bobbys brother with miriam linna of kicks booksnorton records, the book is the long awaited first authorized biography of texas legend bobby fuller, whose bizarre death in 1966 death has never been fully explained.
The first and only authorized biography of west texas legend bobby fuller, rock and roll king of the southwest, as told through the eyes of his brother and bandmate randell randy fuller. No one would seem better qualified for the task than bobbys brother and bandmate randy, and norton records cofounder and longstanding fuller authority. Bobby fuller and the fanatics stringer the chase norton usa 163. New book may finally put to rest the mystery of bobby. Soundtrack by the uk female combo she trinity, circa 1966. The tune was written by sonny curtis back in 1961 and. It was the same year that elvis presley became popular, and bobby fuller became mesmerized. However, there is a recent development in this case. Celebrating a disturbing new bio, bobby fullers band. Texas guitarist and singer bobby fuller had barely found his way into the national limelight in 1966, with his groups soontobeclassic reworking of a song first recorded by buddy hollys band. Mar 10, 2015 miriam linna has written extensively about bobby fuller, particularly for several collections of his recordings, which appear on new yorks norton records label.
The life and strange death of bobby fuller 19421966 by miriam linna and randell fuller in the works now is i fought the law, the authorized biography of illfated 1960s texas music legend bobby fuller. Login or create account my page collection wishlist messages. Edward norton on mastery, mustread books, and the future. There are a few unsolved mysteries in rock and roll history. A few years ago i attended the norton records 25th anniversary bash in nyc and got a chance to see randy fuller perform this classic. Check out this astonishing sampling of live sounds and prepare yourselves for another upcoming volume of mayhem from west texas. Bobby fullers original demo of i fought the law is a. Norton 326 bobby fuller was making records, running a night club, and dragging a professional recording deck to his shows in texas years before he made any records outside of his home state.
See more ideas about robert fuller, robert fuller actor and john smith. The first time i heard the bobby fuller fours fought the law, was a moment ill never forget. Miriam linna has written extensively about bobby fuller, particularly for several collections of his recordings, which appear on new yorks norton records label. Paperback book the fast free at the best online prices at ebay. Upcoming authorized bobby fuller biography by miriam linna. The book is a collaboration between fuller s brother and bandmate, randy fuller, and miriam linna, the indie rock drummer who also has been running brooklynbased norton records with her husband. The life and strange death of bobby fuller was published on thursday december 4, by brooklyns own kicks books. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. On july 18, 1966, at the age of 23 and with a top 10 hit, i fought the law, on the charts, bobby fuller was found dead in a car doused in gasoline outside his hollywood apartment. Bobby fuller and the fanatics those memories of you our favorite martian donna usa 1964 previous by artist various artists giant gila monster vol. Mar 10, 2015 bobby s brother and bandmate randy fuller raises each of these possibilities in the new book i fought the law. Bobby fullers original demo of i fought the law is a lot. He was a talented guitarist and producer who moved.
There are several kicks titles in print, including i fought the law, linnas bobby fuller biography published in 2015. Biography of legendary texas musician bobby fuller as seen through. This is a teaser for my book on the bobby fuller four rock n roll mustangs a musical overview of bobby fuller and mustang records. Jul 20, 2010 miriam linna has written extensively about bobby fuller, particularly for several collections of his recordings which appear on new yorks norton records label.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from bobby fuller at the discogs marketplace. Fuller biographer miriam linna, whose lengthy 1988 kicks magazine biography sought to unravel persistent misinformation that. The death of bobby fuller certainly must rank up there as one of the strangest. In this new bookthe firstever authorized bio of the texas musiciannorton records kicks books cofounder miriam linna teams up with bobbys brother and bandmate in the bobby fuller four, randell. Norton recordskicks books cofounder and fuller biographer miriam linna, has teamed up with bobbys brother and bandmate randell, to reveal the true story of the short life and strange. The life and strange death of bobby fuller by randell fuller and miriam linna. New book explores bobby fullers mysterious death a new book tells the story of bobby fuller, who was bestknown for the song i fought the law. Norton recordskicks books cofounder and fuller biographer miriam linna, has teamed up with bobbys brother and bandmate randell, to reveal the true story. Bobbys brother and bandmate randy fuller raises each of these possibilities in the new book i fought the law. Robert gaston fuller october 22, 1942 july 18, 1966 was an american rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist best known for let her dance and i fought the law, recorded with his group the bobby fuller four. She collects and catalogs true crime magazines, paperback books and pulps, and edits bad seed, a compendium of teenage crime in pop culture from 19491959. Since this story was written in 1982, multiple bobby fuller compilations and reissues have been released, on lp and cd, by rhino, voxx, rockhouse, delfi, norton and other music publishers. The bobby fuller fours version of sonny curtis i fought the law has been a beloved fixture in the american pop song canon for very good reason. The life and strange death of bobby fuller, by miriam linna, with contributions by randy fuller.
Celebrating a disturbing new bio, bobby fullers band rocks. May 11, 2015 new book explores bobby fuller s mysterious death a new book tells the story of bobby fuller, who was bestknown for the song i fought the law. Texas singer and guitarist bobby fuller in a 1965 promotional photo. Norton recordskicks books cofounder and fuller biographer miriam linna, has teamed up with bobbys brother and bandmate randell. Cramps drummer circa 7677 and norton records coowner, written in an. She is cofounder, with her husband billy miller, of kicks magazine and norton records. Published january 14th 2015 by kicks books first published january 1st 2014.
Dont miss celebrating the publication of i fought the law. New book may finally put to rest the mystery of bobby fuller. Bobby fuller guitarist jim reese and the embers, vocal label shot. Norton records holiday spectacular 2014 december 456 norton records kicks off the holiday season with a wild weekend of kicks, flicks, and astounding rock n roll. Cruising in my mustang down a dusty highway in texas, the opening guitar riff started coming out of the am radio and i new something special was about to happen.
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