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Buddy Wayne Knox (July 20, 1933 – February 14, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter, best known for his 1957 rock & roll hit song, "Party Doll".
Mar 25, 2024 · A quarter of a century after his passing, we remember the Texan rockabilly pioneer Buddy Knox, who got the world on its feet with his evergreen dancefloor-filler Party Doll – Words Douglas McPherson. In 1955, a new star blazed across Texas.
Feb 19, 1999 · Buddy Wayne Knox, singer and songwriter: born Happy, Texas 20 July 1933; three times married; died Port Orchard, Washington 14 February 1999.
Feb 14, 1999 · Explore Buddy Knox's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Buddy Knox on AllMusic.
Buddy Knox was the first West Texas artist to write and record his own million-selling record. “Party Doll,” along with two other songs Buddy Knox and the Rhythm Orchids recorded in that first demo session, was the very first million-selling records recorded at the legendary Norman Petty Studio in Clovis, New Mexico.
Buddy Knox was born on July 20, 1933 in Happy, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for American Graffiti (1973), Look Who's Talking Too (1990) and Hexed (1993). He died on February 14, 1999 in Bremerton, Washington, USA.
Party Doll (Bowen-Knox) by Buddy Knox with The Rhythm OrchidsMemorable #1 best-seller recorded at Norm Petty’s studio in Clovis NM was the first major hit fo...
Feb 14, 1999 · Buddy Knox. Born July 20, 1933 in Happy, Texas. Died Feb. 14, 1999 in Bremerton, Washington. Fifties rockabilly singer whose biggest hit was "Party Doll".
Buddy Wayne Knox, born July 20, 1933 in Happy Texas, was the first artist of the rock era to write and perform his own number one hit song, “Party Doll.” The song earned Knox a gold record in 1957 as well as a BMI million performance award.
Buddy Wayne Knox was born on 20 July 1933 in the tiny farming community of Happy (motto: “The town without a frown”) in the Texan panhandle. He learned to play the guitar in his youth, and in his teens, he formed a band called The Rhythm Orchids with some high-school friends (taking their name from the purple colour of their matching shirts).
