The Rebels (rockabilly band)

The Rebels
OriginDallas, Texas, United States
GenresRock and roll, rockabilly
Years active1957-1961
LabelsJan/Jane Records
Jubilee Records
Rhino/Atlantic Records
Apex Records (Canada)
Norton Records
Warner Music Group artists
Various Indie labels
Past membersGene Summers (vocals/guitar)
James McClung (guitar)
Gary Moon (drums)
Benny Williams (slap bass)
Bill Brown (piano)
Charlie Mendias (drums)
Jack Castleberry (electric bass)
Codine Craft (piano)
C.W. Kendall (piano)
Larry Randall (saxophone)

The Rebels was a rockabilly band from Dallas, Texas that recorded "School of Rock 'n Roll" and "Straight Skirt" with Gene Summers. The group consisted of James McClung (guitar), Gary Moon (drums) and Benny Williams (slap bass). They were soon joined by pianist Bill Brown who played on some of their early personal appearances. They were one of the first rock 'n roll bands to record using the name "Rebels" (February 1, 1958), preceding Duane Eddy's Rebels by at least six months and the "Wild Weekend" Rebels by more than two years.

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