Frank Virtue & The Virtues - Rock (CD)

1-CD (trifold Digipak) with 36-page booklet, 33 tracks. Total playing time approx. 76 min.-Famous as the 'Guitar Boogie Shuffle' man and reduced to this top 10 hit, Bear Family's compilation shows how Frank Virtue and his Virtues could really rock and roll back then (1953 - 1965) !-This CD describes Frank's evolution from R&B and Northern band sound to an instrumental virtuoso.-Rare early recordings with the Esquire Boys and hits like 'Guitar Boogie Shuffle' or titles like 'Guitar In Orbit' and 'Flippin' In'.-Rarities like his cover versions recorded under pseudonyms for Waldorf Music Hall and other budget labels and recordings for small labels like his version of 'Rebel Rouser' on the General American Label!-The 36-page color booklet reveals details about Frank Virtue's career, written by the well-known Chicago music journalist Bill Dahl, as well as rare photos, illustrations and discographical information.Frank Virtue is a significant name when it comes to the history of the Phil