Speedy Haworth

Speedy Haworth
Haworth c. 1960
Background information
Also known asSpeedy Haworth, Junior Haworth
Born
Herschel Haworth Jr.

(1922-05-16)May 16, 1922
OriginSpringfield, Missouri, USA
DiedFebruary 26, 2008(2008-02-26) (aged 85)
Genrescountry, gospel
Occupationsguitarist, singer, songwriter, radio and TV performer, recording artist
InstrumentsFender Stratocaster
acoustic guitar
double neck guitar
Years active1932–2008
LabelsRCA
Universal
Formerly ofSlim Wilson
Porter Wagoner
Patsy Cline
Don Warden
Shirley Haworth
Stormie Haworth
The Tall Timber Trio
The Goodwill Trio

Herschel Haworth Jr. (May 16, 1922 – February 26, 2008), better known as Speedy Haworth, was an American guitarist and singer who was involved with the golden age of country music broadcasting in the Ozarks. He was a featured cast member of ABC-TV's Ozark Jubilee from 1955–1960 and is a member of the Missouri Country Music Hall of Fame.