Claude King

Claude King
King in 1966
King in 1966
Background information
Born(1923-02-05)February 5, 1923
Keithville, Caddo Parish
Louisiana, U.S.[1]
OriginKeithville, Louisiana
DiedMarch 7, 2013(2013-03-07) (aged 90)
Shreveport, Louisiana
GenresCountry
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1961–2013
LabelsColumbia Records
Specialty Records
Formerly ofLouisiana Hayride

Claude King (February 5, 1923 – March 7, 2013) was an American country music singer and songwriter, best known for his 1962 million-selling hit, "Wolverton Mountain".[2]

  1. ^ Dauphin, Chuck (May 7, 2013). ""Wolverton Mountain' Singer Claude King Dies". Billboard.
  2. ^ Brennan, Sandra; Manheim, James. "Biography: Claude King". Allmusic. Retrieved May 3, 2010.