 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, Birth name ... Webb Pierce Pierce circa 1957 Background information Birth name Michael Webb Pierce Born (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… (Source: Wikipedia)
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