Dorsey Burnette
American musician (1932–1979) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dorsey William Burnett Jr. (December 28, 1932 – August 19, 1979) was an American early rockabilly singer. With his younger brother Johnny Burnette and a friend named Paul Burlison, he was a founder member of The Rock and Roll Trio.[1] He is also the father of country musician and former Fleetwood Mac member Billy Burnette.
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Birth name | Dorsey William Burnett Jr. |
Born | (1932-12-28)December 28, 1932 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
Origin | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | August 19, 1979(1979-08-19) (aged 46) Canoga Park, California, U.S. |
Genres | Rockabilly, country, rock and roll |
Occupation(s) | Singer, composer |
Instruments | Vocals, Double bass, Acoustic guitar |
Labels | Capitol Motown Coral Dot Era Imperial Reprise Smash |
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