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Billy Lee Riley

American rockabilly musician, singer, record producer and songwriter (1933–2009).

Born October 5th, 1933 in Pocahontas.

Died August 2nd, 2009 at 75 years old in Jonesboro (cancer). [ref]

Occupations
bandleader, composer, conductor, guitarist, singer, singer-songwriter, songwriter
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