Slacker Logo

The Shakin' Pyramids

Advertisement
Advertisement

Biography

The Shakin' Pyramids were a Scottish rockabilly ensemble from Glasgow active between 1980 and 1983. The ensemble consisted of Davie Duncan, James G. Creighton, and Ken McLellan. They achieved professional recognition after being discovered busking in London and signing with the label Cuba Libre. Their recording career began with the track “Reeferbilly Boogie” (1980), which received the accolade of “Single of the Week” from NME. They released the debut studio recording Skin 'Em Up (1981), which was recognized by Rolling Stone with a five-star rating. Their discography includes the extended plays Take a Trip (1981) and Tennessee Rock 'n' Roll (1981), and a collaboration with Lonnie Donegan on The Shakin' Pyramids and Lonnie Donegan EP (1981). Their discography includes the studio recording Celts and Cobras (1982). The ensemble became inactive in 1983. Their discography includes the live recording Reeferbilly Blowout (2001). Creighton died in 2021 and Duncan died in 2024.
Read All Read Less

Albums


Artists Related to
The Shakin' Pyramids

Bob Luman

FEATURED

Joe Maphis

FEATURED

Moon Mullican

FEATURED

Sam Butera

FEATURED

Heinz

FEATURED

Ray Peterson

FEATURED

Robin Luke

FEATURED

Boyd Bennett

FEATURED

The Fendermen

FEATURED

Ral Donner

FEATURED

The Fourmost

FEATURED

Onie Wheeler

FEATURED

Wild Angels

FEATURED

The Rattles

FEATURED
See All Related Artists

LIVE STREAM... SOCIAL RADIO STREAM...