 Publicity photo of Webb Pierce as he appeared on the television program Ozark Jubilee. Image by Decca Records., via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Webb PierceWebb Pierce Webb Pierce American country musician (1921–1991) Michael Webb Pierce (August 8, 1921 – February 24, 1991)[1] was an American country music vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist of the 1950s, one of the most popular of the genre, charting more number-one hits than any other country and western performer during the decade. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Webb Pierce Pierce circa 1957 Background information Born Michael Webb Pierce (1921-08-08)August 8, 1921 West Monroe, Louisiana, U.S. Died February 24, 1991(1991-02-24) (aged 69) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. Genres Country honky-tonk Western swing country gospel hillbilly Occupation Singer-songwriter Instruments Vocals guitar Years active 1936–1982 Labels 4 Star Decca MCA Plantation Close His biggest hit was the honky-tonk-rooted "In the Jailhouse Now", which charted… (Source: Wikipedia)
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