Dorsey Burnette

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American Singer Dorsey Burnette was born on 28th December, 1932 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA and passed away on 19th Aug 1979 Canoga Park, California, USA aged 46. He is most remembered for The single "The Greatest Love"/"Thin Little, Simple Little, Plain Little Girl". His zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Dorsey Burnette is a member of the following lists: American singer-songwriters, Imperial Records artists and People from Memphis, Tennessee.

Details

First Name	Dorsey
Last Name	Burnette
Birthday	28th December, 1932
Birthplace	Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Died	19th August, 1979
Place of Death	Canoga Park, California, USA
Cause of Death	Massive coronary
Buried	Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Build	Athletic
Hair Color	Brown - Light
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Sexuality	Straight
Ethnicity	White
Nationality	American
Occupation Text	Rockabilly Singer
Occupation	Singer
Claim to Fame	The single "The Greatest Love"/"Thin Little, Simple Little, Plain Little Girl"
Music Genre (Text)	Rockabilly, Country, Rock and roll
Music Genre	Country
Origin	Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Music Style	Pop/Rock, Country-Pop, Rockabilly
Music Mood	Amiable/Good-Natured, Rollicking
Instrument	Bass, Vocals
Instrument (text)	Vocals, Rockabilly bass, Acoustic guitar, Double bass
Record Label	Capitol, Coral, DOT, ERA, Imperial, Reprise, Smash, Motown
Associated Acts	The Rock and Roll Trio

Dorsey Burnette (December 28, 1932 – August 19, 1979) was an American early rockabilly singer. With his younger brother Johnny Burnette and a friend named Paul Burlison, he was a founder member of The Rock and Roll Trio. He is also the father of country musician and Fleetwood Mac member Billy Burnette.

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