Lefty Frizzell Musical artist

William Orville "Lefty" Frizzell (March 31, 1928 – July 19, 1975) was an American country music singer and songwriter of the 1950s, and a proponent of honky tonk music. His relaxed style of singing was an influence on later stars Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, George Jones and John Fogerty. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Personal facts

Lefty Frizzell
Alias (AKA)Lefty Frizzell
Birth dateMarch 31, 1928
Date of deathJuly 19, 1975

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Musical artist

Career started1942
Career ended1975
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Country music
instrument
Guitar
Gibson J-200

Lefty Frizzell on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/full-list-of-inductees/view/lefty-frizzell
  2. http://www.retrofret.com/products.asp?ProductID=2928