Carl McVoy and Mickey Gilley are often remembered as cousins of Jerry Lee Lewis, but they deserve to be remembered for far more than their famous family connection. Like Jerry Lee, both men played a mean piano and sang with gusto and commitment.
Although neither man enjoyed a major hit during the years covered by this collection, the quality of their recordings more than justifies their legendary status among Rockabilly collectors. Carl McVoy cut superb sides for two of Memphis' most important labels, Hi and Sun Records, while Mickey Gilley built an equally impressive catalogue, recording for a succession of Texas and Louisiana labels between 1956 and 1962.
Many of the original singles featured here have long been prized by collectors, and it's easy to hear why. Packed with pounding piano, infectious rhythms and first-class performances, this collection captures two artists at the peak of their Rock 'n' Roll powers.
Carl McVoy's recording career largely came to an end after the early 1960s, while Mickey Gilley went on to become a Country music superstar whose success eventually rivalled that of his famous cousin. Together, the three cousins played an important part in the evolution of Southern music, making Buzzin' Cousins! an essential collection for Rockabilly enthusiasts and collectors alike.
