Billy "Crash" Craddock

Country, Musical Artist

1939 –

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Who is Billy "Crash" Craddock?

Billy "Crash" Craddock is an American country and rockabilly singer. He first gained popularity in Australia in the 1950s with a string of rockabilly hits, including the Australian number one hit "Boom Boom Baby". Switching to country music, he gained popularity in United States in the 1970s with a string of top ten country hits, several of which were number one hits, including "Rub It In", "Broken Down in Tiny Pieces", and "Ruby Baby". Craddock is known to fans as "Mr. Country Rock" for his uptempo rock-influenced style of country music.

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Born
Jun 16, 1939
Greensboro
Also known as
  • Bill Craddock
  • William Craddock
  • Craddock, Billy "Crash"
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • North Carolina

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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