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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Allen Rathel Bunn |
| Also known as | Allen Bunn Alden Bunn Allen Baum |
| Born | September 24, 1923 Bailey, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | August 21, 1977 (aged 53) New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Gospel, blues, doowop, R&B, pop, rockabilly |
| Occupations | Singer, guitarist, songwriter |
| Years active | c.1940–1963, c.1970–1977 |
Allen Rathel Bunn (September 24, 1923 – August 21, 1977),[1] who was sometimes credited as Alden Bunn and who performed as Tarheel Slim, was an American singer, guitarist and songwriter whose work spanned gospel, blues, doowop, R&B, pop, and rockabilly. After singing in various gospel groups he became a member of The Larks before recording with his wife Anna Lee "Little Ann" Sandford, and then as a solo performer.
- ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues - A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara: Praeger Publishers. pp. 281–282, 470. ISBN 978-0313344237.