SIVAD

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…the real comedy gold is Sivad himself. True, as Beifuss writes, there was a healthy dollop of Lon Chaney in the persona Davis created, but the master stroke was blending that with his own Mid-South accent and delivery.

“To whom it may concern: There is no escape! My enemy has caught up with me!” Delivered with Davis’ hard country R’s, the dire news makes you want to laugh before the story’s even begun. And so the tale rocks on from there, but we won’t offer any spoilers. Best to drop some coin for this fine red-vinyl edition, with its extensive liner notes and cover illustration by longtime Sivad booster Mike McCarthy. It’s obviously put together with much affection for the caped host that struck fear into the hearts of the greater Tri-State area, riding on a Memphis groove. - Memphis Flyer | READ

Davis was backed by an impressive assemblage of respected Memphis musicians for the project, which gives the single an unexpectedly solid and infectious groove. “Sivad Buries Rock and Roll” failed to reach the heights of “Monster Mash,” but it sold well locally. Reportedly, upwards of 2,000 fans attended a promotional record-signing event at the old Goldsmith’s department store. - Daily Memphian | READ