The whistler

Some say you should never trust a man who whistles. That goes double if that man is a mysterious drifter with a dubious name and an ability to get a band to comp along behind him. This could be the soundtrack to every suspicious thing you do.

Billy Saint — Midnight Freeze

Joe Meek shall inherit the Earth

Ah, sad under-appreciated genius. Any knowledgeable hipster (or just Wikipedia) can tell you all about the sonic wizardry of Joe Meek, his signature stamp on rock in the early space age, and his tragic demise. I'll just add that it also makes great driving music when you're speeding past small Kentucky towns. It's Hard To Believe It is an excellent comp that you should get your hands on. Pretty well covers the spectrum of his aesthetic with nary a weak moment. Here are a couple of my faves.

Mike Berry & The Outlaws - Tribute To Buddy Holly

Screaming Lord Sutch & The Savages - 'Til The Following Night