Photograph - Billy Lee Riley with "Stella"

 
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Photograph - Billy Lee Riley with "Stella"
Photograph - Billy Lee Riley with "Stella"
Photograph - Billy Lee Riley with "Stella"
Photograph - Billy Lee Riley with "Stella"

Photograph - Billy Lee Riley with "Stella"

Object number2003.005.10.2
Datec. 1950
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions3 1/2 x 4 7/8 in. (8.9 x 12.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionA photograph of Arkansas native and musician, Billy Lee Riley. The black and white image features Riley at the age of seventeen with his guitar, "Stella". He is situated standing in front of a wood panelled wall and holding his guitar. He is wearing a hat and an unbuttoned shirt.

    Billy Lee Riley (1933-2009) was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas, and was a 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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