Singer, Pianist. He was best known to music fans for his hit songs "Ain't Got No Home" in 1956 and "(I Don't Know Why) But I Do" in 1961. He started in music at a young age in the early 1950s, performing with Bobby Mitchell and the Toppers. In 1956, he came up with the song "Ain't Got No Home," which reached 20th on the pop charts and number three on the R&B charts. While "Ain't Got No Home" helped him launch his career, he arguably reached his peak in the early Sixties. In 1961, he scored his biggest hit with a rendition of "(I Don't Know Why) But I Do," while achieving modest success with versions of "You Always Hurt the One You Love" and "Lonely Street." A few years later, The Beatles took him along as an opening act on their 1964 North American tour. He continued performing on tour until his passing. He is a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.
Singer, Pianist. He was best known to music fans for his hit songs "Ain't Got No Home" in 1956 and "(I Don't Know Why) But I Do" in 1961. He started in music at a young age in the early 1950s, performing with Bobby Mitchell and the Toppers. In 1956, he came up with the song "Ain't Got No Home," which reached 20th on the pop charts and number three on the R&B charts. While "Ain't Got No Home" helped him launch his career, he arguably reached his peak in the early Sixties. In 1961, he scored his biggest hit with a rendition of "(I Don't Know Why) But I Do," while achieving modest success with versions of "You Always Hurt the One You Love" and "Lonely Street." A few years later, The Beatles took him along as an opening act on their 1964 North American tour. He continued performing on tour until his passing. He is a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.
Bio by: Mr. Badger Hawkeye
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