Roy Head

A dynamic and exciting performer whose repertoire embodied R&B, country, rock & roll, swamp pop, and soul, Roy Head was best known for his first hit, the explosive "Treat Her Right," a rollicking two-minute shot of rock and soul powered by his commanding vocals and a superior horn riff. It was the first of three singles he released that made the Pop Top 40 in the 1960s, and he later enjoyed success on the country charts, hitting the C&W Top 40 four times in the '70s. Regardless of genre, Head's music had an upfront Southern swagger and he sang with a passion, grit, and authori...