The Carter Family - The Carter Family Collection Vol. 1 1927-34The Carter Family are among the most important artists in the entire history of popular music. They were pioneers in writing and recording folk and country music for the commercial market, and their huge output of songs and recordings has become a major influence on music that has come after them in bluegrass, country, gospel, folk, skiffle, pop and rock. Acrobat has recognised their importance by creating two 6 CD sets to present the primary element

performed by artists ranging from wholesome 60s duos Bruce & Terry and Jan & Dean through to latter-day indie bands such as the Pearlfishers

"If there were no Carl Perkins there would be no Beatles" - Sir Paul McCartney

are often more interesting

presents some of their finest work and celebrates their undeniable importance

As well as other successful records based round the Twist theme

including Anne-Kathrin Peitz

and who would say their records don't belong in the R&B chart

The Glory of Love

Muddy Waters

some by artists he actively enjoys knowing almost nothing about other than they want to get him on his feet and dance

Although they had a couple of minor Hot 100 entries later in the '60s

and Doris Day made her chart debut with two No