Hardrock Gunter

Hardrock Gunter
Background information
Birth nameSidney Louie Gunter Jr.
Also known asSidney Jo Lewis
Born(1925-02-27)February 27, 1925
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
DiedMarch 15, 2013(2013-03-15) (aged 88)
GenresRockabilly, western swing, rock
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1939–1960s
LabelsBama, Decca, King, Sun, Cross Country, Emperor, Island, Bronjo, GeeGee, Rollercoaster
Websitewww.hardrockgunter.com

Sidney Louie Gunter Jr. (February 27, 1925 – March 15, 2013), known as Hardrock Gunter, was a singer, songwriter and guitarist whose music at the turn of the 1950s prefigured rock and roll and rockabilly music.[1]

  1. ^ Huey, Steve. "Biography: Hardrock Gunter". AMG. Retrieved May 15, 2010.