Rose Lee Maphis

Rose Lee Maphis
Born
Doris Helen Schetrompf

(1922-12-29)December 29, 1922
DiedOctober 26, 2021(2021-10-26) (aged 98)
OccupationMusician
Spouse
(m. 1953; died 1986)
Children3
Musical career
GenresCountry
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar

Rose Lee Maphis (born Doris Helen Schetrompf; December 29, 1922 – October 26, 2021) was an American country singer and musician.

She performed as a harmony singer and rhythm guitarist as a duo with her husband Joe Maphis. They were pioneers of the Bakersfield sound that developed in the mid-1950s.[1] They appeared on numerous radio and television programs, including as cast members of Town Hall Party.

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