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Billy Lee Riley
Riley at the Memphis Music Festival, 2008
Riley at the Memphis Music Festival, 2008
Background information
Born(1933-10-05)October 5, 1933
OriginPocahontas, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedAugust 2, 2009(2009-08-02) (aged 75)
Jonesboro, Arkansas, U.S.
Genres
  • Rockabilly
  • blues
  • rock and roll
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer
  • record producer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Guitar
  • harmonica
Labels
  • Sun
  • Rita

Billy Lee Riley (October 5, 1933 – August 2, 2009) was an American musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer. His most memorable recordings include "Rock With Me Baby", "Flyin' Saucers Rock and Roll"[note 1] and "Red Hot".[1]


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