Group
Johnny Burnette and the Rock ’n’ Roll Trio
- From
- Memphis, United States
- Active
- 1951–1957
- Rating
- ★ 5
- Releases
- 19
About
The Rock and Roll Trio were an American rockabilly group formed in Memphis, Tennessee, during the 1950s. They were also known as "Johnny Burnette and the Rock and Roll Trio" and the "Johnny Burnette Trio". The members of the Trio were Dorsey Burnette, his younger brother Johnny, and a friend Paul Burlison. Dorsey and Johnny Burnette were both natives of Memphis, having been born there in 1932 and 1934 respectively. Paul Burlison was born in Brownsville, Tennessee, in 1929, but moved to Memphis with his family in 1937.
Members
-
Tony Austin additional
-
Dorsey Burnette double bass
-
Paul Burlison guitar
-
Johnny Burnette guitar, lead vocals
-
Johnny Black double bass
Discography
Singles
Compilations
-
Honey Hush
-
Shattered Dreams: The Rise and Fall of the Johnny Burnette R&R Trio
-
…Plus
-
The Complete Coral Rock ’n’ Roll Trio Recordings
-
Rock ’n’ Roll Trio / Tear It Up
-
Rockbilly Boogie
-
Johnny Burnette and the Rock ’n’ Roll Trio
-
The Johnny Burnette Trio, Volume 2
-
Listen to Johnny Burnette!
-
Tear It Up
-
Rock-A-Billy Artists Part 37
Links
Reference
Also known as
Johnny Burnett Trio · Johnny Burnette & the Rock’n’Roll Trio · Johnny Burnette Trio · Johnny Burnette and the Rock’n Roll Trio · The Johnny Burnette Trio
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 44c52ac8-db0b-48ff-99b0-e4b5c7d791f8
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 15 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.