Band,
Rock
A.k.a. The Rockin' Stockin
"The Little Green Men" were the backing band for rockabilly singer, Billy Lee Riley. The band also served as the "house band" for Sun Records, performing the back up for many of the label's releases in the 1950's. Members were: Billy Lee Riley - Vocals, Harmonica Roland Janes - Guitar Jimmy Van Eaton - Drums Marvin Pepper - Bass Jimmy Wilson (2) - Piano Jerry Lee Lewis - Piano They were later joined by Martin Willis on Saxophone. Jerry Lee Lewis's tenure, in the band, was short-lived. upon the success of his first single he exited the band and began his solo career.
![]() | Jerry Lee Lewis p, voc *1935 US |
![]() | Billy Lee Riley voc, g 1933-2009 US |
![]() | Roland Janes g 1933-2013 US |
![]() | Martin Willis sax US |
![]() | Jimmy Van Eaton dr *1937 US |
![]() | Marvin Pepper |
![]() | Jimmy Wilson p |
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Flying Saucer Rock & Roll / I Want You Baby | Billy Lee Riley And The Little Green Men | 2015 | Single |
Flyin' Saucer Rock'N Roll | Billy Lee Riley And The Little Green Men | 1989 | Compil. |
Billy Lee Riley And The Little Green Men | Billy Lee Riley And The Little Green Men | 1989 | Album |
The Roland James Session | Billy Lee Riley And The Little Green Men | 1988 | Compil. |
Red Hot Riley | Billy Lee Riley And The Little Green Men | 1985 | Compil. |
Wouldn't You Know | Billy Lee Riley And The Little Green Men | 1958 | Single |
Red Hot / Pearly Lee | Billy Lee Riley And The Little Green Men | 1957 | Single |
Flyin' Saucers Rock 'n' Roll | Billy Lee Riley And The Little Green Men | 1957 | Single |