Billy Joe Burnette

Not to be confused with Billy Burnette.
Billy Joe Burnette
Born
Billy Barnette

(1941-06-21)June 21, 1941
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
OriginNashville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedDecember 29, 2016(2016-12-29) (aged 75)
Port Orange, Florida, U.S.
GenresRockabilly, Country
OccupationsSinger, songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active1966-1990
LabelsParkway, Gold Standard, Badger

Billy Joe Burnette (born Billy Barnette; June 21, 1941-December 29, 2016) was an American singer and songwriter. He is best known for co-writing Red Sovine's 1976 hit single "Teddy Bear". He also owned the BJB and Teddy Bear record labels, recorded a tribute album to Elvis Presley, and charted the single "Three Flags" in 1990.

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