Dorsey Burnette Musical artist

Dorsey Burnette (December 28, 1932 – August 19, 1979) was an 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. He is also the father of country musician and Fleetwood Mac member Billy Burnette.

Personal facts

Birth dateDecember 28, 1932
Birth place
Memphis Tennessee
Date of deathAugust 19, 1979
Place of death
Canoga Park Los Angeles

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Musical artist

associated musical artist
The Rock and Roll Trio
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Rockabilly
record label
Capitol Records
Coral Records
Reprise Records
Dot Records
Imperial Records
Smash Records
Era Records

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Dorsey Burnette on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://launch.yahoo.com/ar-269076-bio--Dorsey-Burnette
  2. http://www.burnette-rock.com/DorseyBurnette.htm
  3. http://www.burnette-rock.com/JohnnyBurnette.htm
  4. http://www.burnettebrothers.user.fr
  5. http://www.centrohd.com/bio/bio5/dorsey_burnette_b.htm
  6. http://www.discogs.com/artist/Dorsey+Burnette
  7. http://www.history-of-rock.com/burnettes.htm
  8. http://www.iconnect.net/home/bsnpubs/motownstory.html
  9. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0122453
  10. http://www.movies.go.com/filmography?_id=234373