Big Town Playboys
Big Town Playboys is a British rhythm and blues ensemble established in 1984.
The group was founded by the musicians Ricky Cool and Andy Silvester and is
known for its role in reviving American rhythm and blues music from the 1940s
and 1950s. Their recording career began with the debut studio recording Playboy
Boogie (1985) followed by the studio recording Now Appearing (1990). The
ensemble reached professional recognition in 1993 for the studio recording Crazy
Legs, which was a collaboration with the musician Jeff Beck. Their compositions
reached wider visibility after being fea...
