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  1. William Orville "Lefty" Frizzell (March 31, 1928 – July 19, 1975) was an American country and honky-tonk singer-songwriter. Frizell is known as one of the most influential country music vocal stylists of all time. He has been cited as influencing prominent country singers like George Jones, Merle Haggard, Roy Orbison, and Willie Nelson.

  2. Jul 21, 1975 · NASHVILLE, July 20 (UPI)—Lefty Frizzell, the.country music singing star, died yesterday at Nashville Memorial Hospital after suffering a stroke. He was 47 years old. William Orville...

  3. Learn about the life and career of Lefty Frizzell, one of the most influential singers in country music history. Discover his unique vocal style, his chart-topping hits, his personal struggles, and his legacy.

  4. Feb 21, 2024 · Learn how Lefty Frizzell shaped the classic male country sound with his distinctive voice, songs and phrasing. Discover how his legacy lives on in the work of many artists who may not know him.

  5. Nov 4, 2020 · Learn about the life and career of Lefty Frizzell, a pioneer of note-bending vocal style and honky tonk sound. From his chart-topping hits in the '50s to his posthumous tributes, Frizzell left a lasting impact on country music.

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  7. Lefty Frizzell. The definitive honky tonk singer whose work informed nearly every hard country vocalist who followed him. Read Full Biography.

  8. Apr 30, 2024 · Lefty Frizzell (born March 31, 1928, Corsicana, Texas, U.S.—died July 19, 1975, Nashville, Tenn.) was a U.S. singer and songwriter. He was a fan of Jimmie Rodgers from childhood. Also a semiprofessional boxer (the source of his nickname), Frizzell sang in honky-tonks and on radio in the Southwest and had his first hit with “If You’ve Got ...

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