What is Lefty Frizzell's full name?

William Orville Frizzell

Lefty Frizzell nickname(s):

Lefty Frizzell

Lefty Frizzell date of birth:

March 31, 1928

How old was Lefty Frizzell when died?

47

Where was Lefty Frizzell born?

Corsicana, Texas, USA

When did Lefty Frizzell die?

July 19, 1975

Where did Lefty Frizzell die?

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Why did Lefty Frizzell die?

massive stroke

Lefty Frizzell body shape:

Average

What color is Lefty Frizzell's hair?

Brown - Dark

Is Lefty Frizzell gay or straight?

Straight

What is Lefty Frizzell's ethnicity?

White

What is Lefty Frizzell nationality?

American

What is Lefty Frizzell's occupation?

musician, songwriter

What genre is Lefty Frizzell's work?

Country Music, Country, Western, honky-tonk, folk, Country pop

What instruments does Lefty Frizzell play?

Guitar, Acoustic guitar, vocals

Short Biography

William Orville "Lefty" Frizzell (March 31, 1928 – July 19, 1975) was an American country music singer-songwriter and was one of the most definitive honky-tonk singers of country music. A vocalist who set the style of singing "the country way" for the generations that followed, Frizzell became one of the most successful and influential artists of country music throughout his stellar career. He gained prominence in 1950 after two major hits, and throughout the decade was a very popular country performer. He smoothed out the rough edges of a honky tonk song by sounding out syllables longer and singing longer. Because of this, his music become much more mainstream without losing its honky tonk attitude and persona.