Photograph, Billy Lee Riley

 
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Photograph, Billy Lee Riley
Photograph, Billy Lee Riley
Photograph, Billy Lee Riley
Photograph, Billy Lee Riley

Photograph, Billy Lee Riley

Object number2003.005.10.5
Datec. 1950s
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionA photograph of native Arkansan and musician Billy Lee Riley. The black and white image features a smiling Riley playing the guitar and standing in front of the microphone. A saxophone player and other members of the band are situated in the background.

    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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