Lefty Frizzell Born: March 31, 1928 in Corsicana, TX Died: July 19, 1975 in Nashville, TN Lefty was the definitive honky tonk singer, the vocalist that set the style for generations of vocalists that followed him. | GatorRock

Remembering William Orville "Lefty" Frizzell, born on March 31, 1928 – he died on July 19, 1975. Lefty Frizzell was the definitive honky tonk singer, the vocalist that set the style for generations of vocalists that followed him. Frizzell smoothed out the rough edges of honky tonk by singing longer, flowing phrases -- essentially, he made honky tonk more acceptable for the mainstream without losing its gritty, bar-room roots. In the process, he changed the way country vocalists sang forever. Fro

Remembering the Great Lefty Frizzell (March 31, 1928 – July 19, 1975) Lefty was a major influence on Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Keith Whitley to name a few | Stone Cold Country

Mar 31, 1928 Lefty Frizzell is born in Corsicana, Texas. He influences Merle Haggard, Keith Whitley and Randy Travis through such hits as "If You've Got The Money I've Got The Time," "I Love You A Thousand Ways," "The Long Black Veil" and "Always Late (With Your Kisses)" on his way to the Country Music Hall of Fame https://keepinittruecountry.com/ | When The Cowboy Sings And Country Music One