Red Murrell

Western swing, Musical Artist

1912 –

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Who is Red Murrell?

Joyce Wayne "Red" Murrell was a Western swing performer from Missouri. He led one of the more notable Western swing bands in California, Red Murrell and his Ozark Playboys. He was a popular session guitar player for many other artists as well. Early in his career, he played with Billy Hughes's band, The Pals of the Pecos. In 1954 he went to work as a disc jockey for KEEN radio in San Jose.

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Born
Jun 27, 1912
Willow Springs
Also known as
  • Murrell, Red
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on July 23, 2013

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