The Rockats were at the center of the rockabilly revival that took over radio airwaves in the \u201880s alongside other acts such as New York\u2019s Stray Cats, the UK\u2019s The Polecats, teddy boy Robert Gordon, and others. Their 1984 hit \u201cMake That Move\u201d became a sensation on the newly christened music channel MTV and earned the band spots on tours with David Bowie, Thin Lizzy and Tina Turner to name just a few. Nearly 40 years later, the band is still going strong with vocalist Dibbs Preston, guitarists Danny B. Harvey and Barry Ryan, and bassist Smutty Smiff, and they\u2019re still bringing their love of early rock n\u2019 roll to the masses, having released a killer cover of Eddie Cochran\u2019s \u201cNervous Breakdown\u201d late last year in anticipation of their new album.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That album, Start Over Again<\/em>, set for release on September 9, is now available for pre-order on all platforms and formats. More than 8 years in the making, the band shows off all of their musical chops, incorporating touches of punk rock and new wave to their neo-rockabilly sound. Ably assisting the band in the rhythm department is none other than Blondie drummer, and now honorary Rockat, Clem Burke. Today, the band proudly shares its second single \u201cLucky Old Rockabilly (Walking Down The Pike)\u201d from the album, a song that was inspired by the original \u201cKing Of Rockabilly\u201d Carl Perkins but could also describe The Rockats themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Stream the single:<\/strong> https:\/\/orcd.co\/the_rockats_lucky_old_rockabilly<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n As Preston, the song\u2019s writer, says, \u201cCarl was the best and original rockabilly. He was unusual for his time, a singer\/guitar player who wrote his own songs including \u2018Blue Suede Shoes\u2019 for Elvis. I took the title for this song from his 1992 Guitar Player magazine interview where he said of himself \u2018I guess I\u2019m just a lucky old rockabilly walking down the pike.\u2019 Very humble and very, very talented.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pre-order the CD\/Vinyl:<\/strong> https:\/\/cleorecs.com\/store\/?s=the+rockats+start+over+again&post_type=product<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pre-order\/pre-save the digital:<\/strong> https:\/\/orcd.co\/the_rockats_start_over_again<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Also be sure to catch The Rockats performing on a recent recording with two other legends from rock\u2019s early days, star of stage and screen Ann-Margret and country pioneer Mickey Gilley, on a fun and vivacious version of \u201cSplish Splash\u201d that is also available as a 7\u201d!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stream the single:<\/strong> https:\/\/orcd.co\/annmargret_mickeygilley_splishsplash<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Order the 7\u201d:<\/strong> https:\/\/cleorecs.com\/store\/shop\/ann-margret-mickey-gilley-with-the-rockats-linda-gail-lewis-splish-splash-limited-edition-colored-7-vinyl-pre-order\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n