Dorsey Burnette
Dorsey Burnette | |
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| Born | Dorsey William Burnett Jr. December 28, 1932 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | August 19, 1979 (aged 46) Canoga Park, California, U.S. |
| Relatives | Billy Burnette (son) Johnny Burnette (brother) Rocky Burnette (nephew) |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Rockabilly, country, rock and roll |
| Occupations | Singer, composer |
| Instruments | Vocals, Double bass, Acoustic guitar |
| Labels | Capitol Motown Coral Dot Era Imperial Reprise Smash |
Dorsey William Burnett Jr. (December 28, 1932 – August 19, 1979) was an American early rockabilly singer. With his younger brother Johnny Burnette and a friend named Paul Burlison, he was a founding member of The Rock and Roll Trio. He is also the father of country musician and former Fleetwood Mac member Billy Burnette.