Print, Photographic - Billy Lee Riley

 
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Small black and white photo of Billy Lee Riley Band in 1952.
Print, Photographic - Billy Lee Riley
Small black and white photo of Billy Lee Riley Band in 1952.
Small black and white photo of Billy Lee Riley Band in 1952.

Print, Photographic - Billy Lee Riley

Object number2003.005.10.01
Date1952-1952
Mediumpaper
DimensionsOverall: 4 1/4 x 2 5/8 in. (10.8 x 6.7 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
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    DescriptionA photograph of the Billy Lee Riley Band in 1952. Lead singer Billy Lee Riley is a native of Pocahontas, Arkansas. In the photo are the five members of the band with their instruments. Riley is the second from left holding his guitar. The photo is black and white.

    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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