Poster, Billy Lee Riley
Object number2002.415.09
Date1979
Mediumpaper and ink
DimensionsOverall: 19 x 27 1/2 in. (48.3 x 69.9 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
Terms
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".
Status
Not on view
c. 1970
c. 1954
c. 1955
c. 1965