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Billy Lee Riley Rockabilly Pioneer Dies
Source:
Michael Ricci
Billy Lee Riley dies at 75; rockabilly pioneer did 'Flyin' Saucers Rock and Roll'
The raucous performer and songwriter recorded for Sun Records for four years and later worked as a studio musician in L.A. His other big single was 'Red Hot.'
Billy Lee Riley, a rockabilly pioneer and songwriter who recorded for the legendary Sun Records label and is best remembered for his 1957 singles “Flyin' Saucers Rock and Roll" and “Red Hot," has died. He was 75.
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