Dorsey Burnette

Dorsey Burnette (December 28, 1932 - August 19, 1979) was an early Rockabilly singer in Memphis, Tennessee.

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December 28 - 1932 - August 19 - 1979 - Rockabilly - Memphis, Tennessee

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He played bass in his younger brother Johnny Burnette's rockabilly group, and as a solo artist had a few significant hits in the late 1950s and early 1960s such as Tall Oak Tree, Big Rock Candy Mountain and Hey Little One.

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Johnny Burnette - 1950s - 1960s - Tall Oak Tree - Big Rock Candy Mountain - Hey Little One

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He is best known for his prolific writing talents, including songs recorded by then teen idol Ricky Nelson.

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Teen idol - Ricky Nelson

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Dorsey Burnette died of a massive coronary in Canoga Park, California and is buried with his brother Johnny in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California.

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Canoga Park, California - Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery - Glendale, California

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