Billy Joe Royal
American singer (1942–2015) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Billy Joe Royal (April 3, 1942 – October 6, 2015)[1] was an American country soul singer.[2] His most successful record was "Down in the Boondocks" in 1965.
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Born | (1942-04-03)April 3, 1942 Valdosta, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | October 6, 2015(2015-10-06) (aged 73) Morehead City, North Carolina, U.S. |
Genres | Rock and roll, country rock, country soul, country pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, acoustic guitar, piano |
Years active | 1950s–2015 |
Labels | Sussex, Columbia, Atlantic, Tower, Brylen |
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