Rose Maddox
American singer-songwriter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Roselea Arbana "Rose" Maddox[note 1] (August 15, 1925 – April 15, 1998) was an American country singer-songwriter and fiddle player, who was the lead singer with the Maddox Brothers and Rose before a successful solo career. Her musical styles blended hillbilly music, rockabilly and gospel. She was noted for her "reputation as a lusty firebrand", and her "colorful Western costumes"; she was one of the earliest clients of Hollywood tailor, Nathan Turk.[1][2][3]
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Rose Maddox | |
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Birth name | Roselea Arbana Maddox |
Also known as | Rose Maddox Brogdon |
Born | (1925-08-15)August 15, 1925 Boaz, Alabama, United States |
Died | April 15, 1998(1998-04-15) (aged 72) Ashland, Oregon, US Ashland, Oregon |
Genres | Country |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, fiddle |
Years active | 1937–1997 |
Labels | Columbia, Capitol, Takoma, Arhoolie |
Formerly of | Maddox Brothers and Rose Buck Owens, The Strangers, Hillbilly Boogiemen |
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