Shakin' Stevens
32 records available
Shakin' Stevens
With the Christmas hit "Merry Christmas everyone", a British single achieved high chart positions across Europe in 1985 and became a staple of seasonal playlists. In the early 1980s, the singer scored several Top 10 singles in the United Kingdom. His style is characterised by a consistent focus on 1950s-style rock’n’roll.
Shakin' Stevens – Style & Genre Classification
The sound is clearly inspired by artists such as Elvis Presley and Bill Haley, with Shakin' Stevens combining elements of classic rock’n’roll, rockabilly and pop. Musically, driving rhythms, distinctive guitar riffs and catchy melodies dominate. The productions favour a direct, straightforward approach that sets them apart from the contemporary synthpop acts of the 1980s. As a result, the artist appeals to both a mainstream audience and fans of traditional rock’n’roll styles.
Shakin' Stevens on vinyl – the key releases
The single Jungle rock (7'' Vinyl) documents the artist’s rock roots and, as an original pressing, is of particular interest to genre collectors. With Merry Christmas everyone (12'' Vinyl Maxi) and Merry Christmas everyone (7'' Vinyl), two versions of the best-known song are available, each reflecting the pop sensibility of his later releases.
For fans of classic rock’n’roll productions, these records offer a concise overview of the work of Shakin' Stevens.
- Genre: Rock’n’Roll, Pop
- Origin: United Kingdom
- Active: 1970s to 1990s
- Notable: Stylistic similarity to Elvis Presley, several UK number 1 hits
