What is Spade Cooley's middle name?
Clyde
What is Spade Cooley's full name?
Donnell Clyde Cooley
Spade Cooley nickname(s):
King of Western Swing
Spade Cooley date of birth:
December 17, 1910
How old was Spade Cooley when died?
58
Where was Spade Cooley born?
Pack Saddle Creek, Oklahoma
When did Spade Cooley die?
November 23, 1969
Is Spade Cooley gay or straight?
Straight
What is Spade Cooley's ethnicity?
White
What is Spade Cooley nationality?
American
What is Spade Cooley's occupation?
Big band leader, actor, television personality
Spade Cooley claim to fame:
Steel Guitar Rag
What genre is Spade Cooley's work?
Western swing
What instruments does Spade Cooley play?
Fiddle
Short Biography
Donnell Clyde Cooley (December 17, 1910 – November 23, 1969), better known as Spade Cooley, was an American Western swing musician, big band leader, actor, and television personality. His career ended in 1961 when he was arrested and convicted for the murder of his second wife, Ella Mae Evans.