Nappy Brown is a very important figure in early Rock n' Roll as it was his blend of pure Gospel shouting, a strong backbeat and bouncy pop arrangements that helped define the young musical genre. Brown is not so well remembered today, but in mid-1955, it would be hard to find a bigger national music star. His "Don't Be Angry" topped out at #2 R&B, but more importantly, it crossed over onto the Pop Chart, giving it huge mass appeal. Nappy Brown soon became one of the biggest acts signed to Savoy Records, scoring more hits with "Piddley Patter Patter," "Little By Little" and "It Don't Hurt No More." Matt The Cat was fortunate enough to interview Brown a year before he passed away and so we'll hear Nappy's story told in his own words, this week on the "Juke In The Back."