Buddy Knox with the Rhythm Orchids was a significant rockabilly band from the late 1950s, which popularized the genre. Led by Buddy Knox, the group also included notable members Jimmy Bowen and Don Lanier. Their music, characterized by its raw, energetic sound and simple, catchy lyrics, was a key precursor to the rock and roll explosion. With influential hits such as "Party Doll" and "Hula Love," they made a lasting impact on the evolution of popular music.