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The Crockett Family The Crockett Family has been described in Gerald W. Haslam's book, "Workin' Man Blues, Country Music in California", as being California's first country music stars. In 1919 Chris' grandparents, John and Admonia Crockett, moved their family from Kentucky to Fowler, California where they became quite popular performing "folk" music at local shindigs. In 1923 Chris Crockett's father, Johnny Crockett, landed a gig on Fresno's KMJ radio as an accomplished amateur musician and was an immediate hit. He coaxed his brothers Albert, Clarence and George and his father, John Sr. to join him on the air where they played old familiar tunes of early country music. By 1927 they were considered "radio favorites" having developed a large following.
Prior to his death, Johnny Crockett recalled the first time they performed at the Forum Theater in Los Angeles in the late 20's (where people gathered for music and a film). The band was warned in advance there would be no encores allowed. At the end of their performance, the screen was dropped in place and the film began but the fans continued cheering for more despite the film and the manager finally relented. The Crocketts performed an unprecedented encore. Chris has always known his calling... his music streams from his soul without boundaries. He has simply been waiting for the birth of the internet to share this experience with you. He is enjoying the power of this incredible form of communication and hopes you too will enjoy his 365 day ride! |
In
1928 the Crocketts moved to Los Angeles and appeared on KNX radio
and became part of a Southern California theatrical circuit. By
1931 they were all in New York City on WABC. The family recorded
for Brunswick and Crown, joined a national vaudeville circuit
and performed in several movies (including the Clark Gable hit,
San Francisco). Johnny Crockett became a significant songwriter
and wrote such hits as "You Were Right and I Was Wrong" for Roy
Rogers and "My Heart Belongs to a Stranger" for Johnny Bond.