Singer, Songwriter, Bandleader, Record Executive. He was best known for his 1950s hit songs "Personality" and "Stagger Lee." In his younger days, he learned to play both the trumpet and piano and sang both in the church choir and his high school combo. In 1952, he recorded his first song "Lawdy Miss Clawdy." Two years later, he joined the United States Army and served in Korea. After leaving the military, he formed KRC Records with Harold Logan and Bill Boskent. Their first single "Just Because" was picked by ABC Records. From 1957 to 1959, he recorded "Personality," "Stagger Lee," and "I'm Gonna Get Married," which were big hits. He turned out hits throughout the 1960s and appeared on the oldies circuit well into his 60s. He also established three record companies and ran a booking agency and limousine service. In 1998, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Singer, Songwriter, Bandleader, Record Executive. He was best known for his 1950s hit songs "Personality" and "Stagger Lee." In his younger days, he learned to play both the trumpet and piano and sang both in the church choir and his high school combo. In 1952, he recorded his first song "Lawdy Miss Clawdy." Two years later, he joined the United States Army and served in Korea. After leaving the military, he formed KRC Records with Harold Logan and Bill Boskent. Their first single "Just Because" was picked by ABC Records. From 1957 to 1959, he recorded "Personality," "Stagger Lee," and "I'm Gonna Get Married," which were big hits. He turned out hits throughout the 1960s and appeared on the oldies circuit well into his 60s. He also established three record companies and ran a booking agency and limousine service. In 1998, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Bio by: Mr. Badger Hawkeye
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