Ray Smith
Rockabilly, Musical Artist
1934 – 1979
Who was Ray Smith?
Ray Smith was an American rockabilly musician.
Smith recorded for Vee-Jay Records, Tollie Records, Smash Records, and Sun Records during his career, and had a hit with the song "Rockin' Little Angel" in 1960 on Judd Records. "Rockin' Little Angel" took a portion of its melody from the 1844 song "Buffalo Gals". The record sold over one million copies, earning a gold disc. Smith often recorded material written by Charlie Rich, and was heavily influenced by Elvis Presley.
Smith committed suicide on November 29, 1979, at the age of 45. Smith's Judd and Sun singles and session material have been released on Germany's Bear Family Records.
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- Born
- Oct 30, 1934
United States of America - Also known as
- Smith, Ray
- Profession
- Died
- Nov 29, 1979
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on July 23, 2013
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