Janis Martin
Janis Darlene Martin, born on March 27, 1940 in Sutherlin, Virginia, was a
rockabilly and country music singer. She began singing and playing guitar before
age six. At 15, she signed with RCA Victor in March 1956, releasing her debut
single "Will You Willyum" backed by "Drugstore Rock 'n Roll", which sold 750,000
records. Martin performed on shows like American Bandstand and The Today Show
and was dubbed the "Female Elvis" for her stage presence. RCA Victor dropped her
in 1958 due to teenage pregnancy. She resumed performing in the 1970s and toured
through Europe as part of the r...
