Tarheel Slim | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Allen Rathel Bunn |
Also known as | Allen Bunn Alden Bunn Allen Baum |
Born | Bailey, North Carolina, U.S. | September 24, 1923
Died | August 21, 1977 New York City, U.S. | (aged 53)
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.