Shelly Lee Alley | |
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Born | July 6, 1894[1] Alleyton, Texas, United States[2] |
Origin | Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, United States[1] |
Died | June 1, 1964[1] | (aged 69)
Genres | Western swing String band |
Occupation(s) | Singer Songwriter Musician Bandleader |
Instrument(s) | Vocals Fiddle Guitar Banjo |
Labels | Vocalion Records Bluebird Records Okeh Records |
Website | www |
Shelly Lee Alley (July 6, 1894 – June 1, 1964) was an American singer, musician, songwriter and western swing bandleader. As a songwriter, Alley wrote "Travelin' Blues" for Jimmie Rodgers, a song which has been recorded by over 20 artists, including Merle Haggard and Ernest Tubb. He is a member of the Western Swing Hall of Fame. He is considered one of Texas' best bandleaders of the 1930s and 1940s and a pioneer of western swing music.[2]