Skeets McDonald | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Enos William McDonald |
Also known as | Skeets McDonald Skeets Saunders |
Born | October 1, 1915 |
Origin | Greenway, Arkansas, U.S. |
Died | March 31, 1968 Los Angeles, California | (aged 52)
Genres | country, honky tonk, rockabilly |
Occupation | singer, songwriter |
Instrument | guitar |
Years active | 1935 – 1968 |
Labels | Fortune London Mercury Capitol Columbia Uni Records ("It's Genuine") |
Enos William McDonald (October 1, 1915–March 31, 1968), better known as Skeets McDonald, was an American country and rockabilly musician popular during the 1950s and 60s. Best known for the Slim Willet-penned song "Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes", McDonald was a devoted honky tonk singer and songwriter whose work helped to bridge the gap between country and rock and roll.