Terry Stafford

Terry Stafford
Stafford c. 1969
Born
Terry LaVerne Stafford

(1941-11-22)November 22, 1941
Hollis, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedMarch 17, 1996(1996-03-17) (aged 54)
Amarillo, Texas, U.S.
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Years active1963–1996
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Labels

Terry LaVerne Stafford (November 22, 1941 – March 17, 1996[1]) was an American singer and songwriter, best known for his 1964 US Top 10 hit "Suspicion", and the 1973 country music hit "Amarillo by Morning". Stafford was also known for his Elvis Presley sound-alike voice.

  1. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 523. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.