| 词条 | Dean Beard | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| date = May 2017 }}Dean Beard (August 31, 1935 - April 4, 1989) was an American rockabilly musician, known as the "West Texas Wild Man".[1] Early lifeBeard was born in Santa Anna, Texas. He was the son of Raymond and Opral (Baker) Beard. He lived in Coleman most of his life. In high school, he and his friends formed a band called the Crew Cats. CareerHe played at a night club with Elvis Presley. Beard's first record "Red Rover"/ "Wake Up Jacob" was released a week later for Fox Records. The record had very little success and so did the label. Months later, they released another single, "Time Is Hangin' Heavy On My Hands" /" Sing, Sing, Sing", to a little more success. Sun RecordsIn 1956 and 1957, he recorded for Sun Records, but none of his songs were released. Rakin' and Scrapin'In 1957, he recorded "Rakin' and Scrapin'" on Edmoral records, and another version a month later at Atlantic Records. He recorded it with, Jimmy Seals on Saxophone and drummer Dash Crofts. He kept making records for Atlantic such as "Party Party". Earlier that year, he teamed up with Slim Willet to write songs together. Challenge RecordsHe recorded for Challenge Records in 1958, and was also a pianist with The Champs, who also had a contract with that label. In 1959, he got fired from the Champs because he was accused of taking part of the cut meant for Seals and Crofts, but made one more record for Challenge that year. Later lifeHe kept recording for different labels, with less success. His last single was in 1966 for Sims records. It was called "Are There Honkey Tonks In Heaven" / "Pocketfull Of Stardust". He achieved recognition in the 70s and 80s playing live music. DeathHe died in Coleman, Texas Hospital on April 4, 1989 from health problems. Discography
References1. ^[https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fbebr Dean Beard]. Texas State Historical Association. 2 : American rockabilly musicians|Country musicians from Texas |
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