Spade Cooley

Western swing, Musical Artist

1910 – 1969

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Who was Spade Cooley?

Donnell Clyde Cooley, better known as Spade Cooley, was an American Western swing musician, big band leader, actor, and television personality. His career ended in 1961 when he was arrested and convicted for the murder of his second wife, Ella Mae Evans.

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Born
Dec 17, 1910
Oklahoma
Also known as
  • Cooley, Spade
  • Donnell Clyde Cooley
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Nationality
  • United States of America
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Died
Nov 23, 1969
Vacaville

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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