Lonesome Long John Roller, born in 1930 in Farmington, Arkansas, was a distinctive figure in the American rockabilly scene. Beyond his musical talents, he gained national attention in 1959 for a remarkable promotional stunt in Phoenix, Arizona. As a disc jockey for KHAT radio, Roller spent 221 days and 23 hours atop a 12-meter-high flagpole-mounted Ford car, broadcasting live and setting a record for flagpole sitting. During this time, he collaborated with guitarist Al Casey to record "Long John's Flagpole Rock," a track that encapsulated the spirit of the era. This audacious blend of music and publicity solidified Roller's legacy as a creative and daring artist in the rockabilly genre. ([yeehaaw.de](https://www.yeehaaw.de/Docs/Flagpole-Rock.pdf?utm_source=openai))