Ian Samwell was the 'Father of British Rock'n'Roll,' the man who wrote Cliff Richard's first hit song, 'Move It.'

Before the Beatles or the Rolling Stones, this was the first rock'n'roll hit ever created in England. It launched Cliff Richard's super star career. And it opened some very important doors for every British artist who followed.

To quote Ian, "You couldn't kill this song with a stick," and Cliff has recorded it again in 2006, this time with Brian May of Queen on guitar.

Ian Samwell was also the 'Man who discovered America,' and produced their first album. Including such timeless songs as 'A Horse With No Name,' 'I Need You' and 'Sandman,' the America album launched another super star career.

As one of Great Britain's earliest independent producers Ian was also the first ever to record other important artists such as Georgie Fame, John Mayall, Small Faces and Aynsley Dunbar. He was once described as "the only known link between Neil Sedaka and Jerry Garcia."

Here are the links to everything above and a great deal more: A Music Legend, and a special man has moved on Ian Samwell passed away on March 13, 2003. Who was Ian Samwell, And where would rock'n'roll have been without him? A brief biography of this modest pioneer. Exclusive excerpts from Ian's book Entitled Move It, this is a uniquely personal rock'n'roll history. Here are excerpts from eight chapters - the best stuff on this site! Here are some special photographs Cliff Richard, the Drifters, and some Shadows America, and quite a bit more. Blonde on the Bayou His last album project, this is a credit to Ian's legacy. Links to other sites These are not paid links, they are ones I actually recommend. About your host If you'd like to know how and why all of this is being presented. Here are the original lyrics to Move It: © Ray Baisden. All rights reserved. Design: Nexus Creative Services