Roy Head Still Treatin Em Right

Born in Three Rivers, Texas, USA, Roy Head first formed his group, the Traits, in 1958, after moving to San Marcos. He recorded for several local labels, often under the supervision of famed Texas producer Huey P. Meaux, but it was not until 1965 that he had a national hit when 'Treat Her Right' reached number 2 on both the US pop and R&B charts. This song established Head as a prime blue-eyed soul exponent. Head's later releases appeared on a variety of outlets, including Dunhill Records and Elektra Records, and embraced traces of rockabilly ('Apple Of My Eye') and psychedelia ('You're (Almost) Tuff'). However, by the 70s he had honed his style and was working as a country singer, and in 1975 he earned a notable US C&W Top 20 hit with 'The Most Wanted Woman In Town'. Roy Head and the Traits held reunions in 2001 and 2007 and were inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame in 2007. One of the most gifted performers of his era, Head's extraordinary dancing and acrobatic showmanship are legendary, often compared to the likes of Elvis Presley or James Brown. Head is a member of the Gulf Coast Music Hall of Fame, the Texas Country and Western Music Hall of Fame and the Austin Music Awards Hall of Fame. Head continues to be active in recording and performing music. His son, Jason 'Sundance' Head, was a contestant on Season 6 of American Idol.