Out of Kentucky – Ray Smith’s “Rockin’ Little Angel” was his best showing (#22 in January of 1960. He followed it with “Put Your Love Around Me Honey” later in the same year at #91 – and finally “One Wonderful Love” in August, 1960 (#103). Ray took his own life in 1979. Here is Ray Smith’s story.
Dale Wright broke onto the scene in 1958 with “She’s Neat” (#38 in January). “That’s My Gal” didn’t make it in 1959. His only other appearance was also in 1958 with “Please Don’t Do It” (#77). Read Dale’s story as posted by the artist!
Jesse Lee Turner was truly a ‘one hit wonder’ with “The Little Space Girl” (#20 in 1959. Jesse came out of Bowling, Texas and worked early-on for Jerry Lee Lewis during the Sun years. Visit Black Cat Rockabilly for his story.
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