Rockin' Ronny Weiser started Rollin' Rock magazine in 1970 to promote what he calls the American Way of Life, which includes celebrating American music and standing against the oppressive forces of extremism, whether it be fascism, communism, or radical Islam.
The first Rollin Rock recordings featured rockabilly legend Ray Campi & the Rockabilly Rebels and was probably the first rock 'n' roll record since the 1950s to use a standup bass. In 1977, Campi, along with Mac Curtis, did a tour of England called The Rollin' Rock Tour which helped jumpstart the rockabilly revival in Europe which continues to thrive.
Rollin' Rock became so popular in Finland that records by artists like Campi, Curtis, Johnny Legend, Jimmie Lee Maslon, and Jackie Lee Cochran crossed over to the pop charts and appeared alongside stars of the day like ABBA and Donna Summer.
These days, Ronny runs a meet & greet event at his house, Rancho Ronny, which always takes place the day before the popular annual rockabilly festival Viva Las Vegas.
1. If you had to pick just one, who was the best rockabilly group you ever saw live?
If we are referring to modern bands it would have to be Randy & The Dragstrip Trio from Australia.
2. In your opinion, what are a few of the best songs on Rollin' Rock records that would be a good introduction to the Rollin' Rock sound?
Man, that's a tough one:
How about "Rockin' At The Ritz" and "Sweet Woman Blues" by Ray Campi, "That Certain Female" by Charlie Feathers, "Rockabilly Daddy" and "Thanks A Lot", by Alvis Wayne", "I Hate The Moon" by Mack Stevens, "Salacious Rockabilly Cat" by Jimmie Lee Maslon, "The Rose Of Love" by Gene Vincent, and a few hundred more!
3. In the past, you were harassed by commies and nazis for your love of American music. Do you think that type of thing still goes on today?
Communists and Nazis (National Socialists) are still around today, and Socialism is getting stronger and more oppressive across the world. Higher taxes, endless contradictory regulations, punishing the creative and entrepreneurial people seems to have become the norm.
And of course the Jihadists are dedicated to exterminate anybody who disagrees.
I have seldom been more pessimistic about the future of America and the world.
4. "That Certain Female" by Charlie Feathers was included in the movie Kill Bill. Did you ever imagine hearing Rollin' Rock music in a major motion picture?
It was amazing to hear a Rollin' Rock song in a hit movie.
But Quentin Tarantino is a big fan of Rollin' Rock Records, and hopefully will use more of my songs in future flicks.
BONUS QUESTION: What's next for Rockin' Ronny?
basically to continue to promote Americanism, that is Real Rock'n'Roll, Rockabilly, Rhythm & Blues, Western Bop,etc., and all that is fun and exciting about American Culture and the American Way Of Life.
Living the American Dream (with Rollin' Rock) has been an amazing and thrilling experience for which I will be eternally grateful.
Thanks Chaz for the interview,
Always Rollin' The Rock,
Rockin' Ronny Weiser
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I wanna thank Rockin' Ronny for an amazing 4 Question Survey! Check back for more 4 Question Surveys with the legends.
Your buddy,
Chaz Brackx
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