AMERICAN HILL BILLY BAND, THE

Lead Vocals, Guitar: Tommy Brown

Bass Fiddle: Albert Gator Corbett (2)Bill Ringland

Guitar: William Peewee Wright

??: ?? Bordeaux

Mandolin: Jimmie Hinton

Hawaiian Guitar: Freddie Scoggins

 

Formed from serving USAF personnel based at North Pickenham in August 1956. A majority of the group were from the Southern States, “the home of the true hilly billy melodies” and claimed to play in the traditional style. The only local member appears to be Swaffham businessman Scoggins who played when he could make it. The group were not restricted to their base but played other airbases and the village hall circuit of West Norfolk.

 

Mediography:

USAF Hill-Billy bandsmen play themselves into Norfolk hearts LN&A 27/08/57 (P)

 

NB: Not to be confused with The Snettisham Hill Billy Bd who were around at the same time but consisted of local musicians.