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Glenn ReevesGlenn Reeves Glenn Reeves American singer-songwriter (1930-1998) Glenn Reeves (born Floyd Glenn Reeves December 29, 1930 - November 19, 1998) was an American singer-songwriter and radio deejay. He released eight singles in his recording career, but is best-remembered for his demo of the song "Heartbreak Hotel" which later became Elvis Presley's first number one hit. Glenn Reeves. Biography Reeves was raised in Shamrock, Texas; while in high school he formed his first band which played Western swing music. He studied briefly at the University of Houston before serving in the Korean War. After returning from the military, he received a position as a radio deejay on KCTX (AM) Radio in Childress. In 1955, Reeves recorded his debut single "I'm Johnny… (Source: Wikipedia)
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