1932 - 1979
Dorsey Burnette American Singer
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American Singer Dorsey Burnette was born on 28th December, 1932 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA and passed away on 19th Aug 1979 Canoga Park, California, USA aged 46. He is most remembered for The single "The Greatest Love"/"Thin Little, Simple Little, Plain Little Girl". His zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Dorsey Burnette is a member of the following lists: American singer-songwriters, Imperial Records artists and People from Memphis, Tennessee.
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First Name |
Dorsey
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Last Name |
Burnette
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Birthday |
28th December, 1932
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Birthplace |
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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Died |
19th August, 1979
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Place of Death |
Canoga Park, California, USA
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Cause of Death |
Massive coronary
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Buried |
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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Build |
Athletic
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Hair Color |
Brown - Light
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Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Rockabilly Singer
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Occupation |
Singer
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Claim to Fame |
The single "The Greatest Love"/"Thin Little, Simple Little, Plain Little Girl"
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Music Genre (Text) |
Rockabilly, Country, Rock and roll
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Music Genre |
Country
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Origin |
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
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Music Style |
Pop/Rock, Country-Pop, Rockabilly
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Music Mood |
Amiable/Good-Natured, Rollicking
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Instrument |
Bass, Vocals
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Rockabilly bass, Acoustic guitar, Double bass
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Record Label |
Capitol, Coral, DOT, ERA, Imperial, Reprise, Smash, Motown
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Associated Acts |
The Rock and Roll Trio
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Dorsey Burnette (December 28, 1932 – August 19, 1979) was an American early rockabilly singer. With his younger brother Johnny Burnette and a friend named Paul Burlison, he was a founder member of The Rock and Roll Trio. He is also the father of country musician and Fleetwood Mac member Billy Burnette.
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