The Raiders (4)

US rockabilly group from Texas. Guitarist Scotty Turner (originally from Sydney, Nova Scotia) led the Texas-based band with bassist Leon Bagwell and rhythm guitarist Eddie Edwards; L.A. studio drummer Hal Blaine joined later. Scotty had previously recorded at Norman Petty's Clovis, New Mexico studio, during which time he and Buddy Holly wrote songs together. "Blue Ribbon Baby," an energetic rocker penned by Bronx-born Diane Lampert and Scotty (using an alias, Allison Dewar), was released by Tommy Sands and the Raiders and climbed halfway up Billboard's Hot 100. Working together was great for the group, in need of a steady gig, and improved Tommy's credibility as a rock and roller.