Shoes, Billy Lee Riley

 
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Billy Lee Riley stage shoes
Shoes, Billy Lee Riley
Billy Lee Riley stage shoes
Billy Lee Riley stage shoes

Shoes, Billy Lee Riley

Object number2002.417.33
Datec. 1965
Mediumleather
DimensionsOverall: 4 x 4 x 12 in. (10.2 x 10.2 x 30.5 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
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    DescriptionShoes worn on stage rocakbilly musician Billy Lee Riley, a native of Pocahontas, Arkansas. The shoes are brown and cream-colored patent leather. The shoes have a 1" heel and are a European size 20. The tongues are cream-colored with a brown strap across with a silver clasp and the bodies are brown.

    Billy Lee Riley (1933-2009) was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas, and was an rockabilly musician, singer, record producer, and songwriter. He worked with many significant musicians such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Dean Martin, the Beach Boys, and Sammy Davis Jr. He originally worked with Sun Records, but eventually started his own labels entitled Rita Records, Nita, and Mojo. Billy Lee Riley is known for his hits "Rock With Me Baby" and "Red Hot".
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