Pat Boone

Charles Eugene "Pat" Boone[1] (born June 1, 1934 in Jacksonville, Florida) is an American singer, writer and actor. He was a very successful pop musician in the 1950s and 1960s. His many hits were covers of black R&B musicians' songs. At that time black musicians were not played on white radio stations. His daughter Debby is also a singer.

Pat Boone
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Boone, February 2011
Background information
Birth nameCharles Eugene Boone
Born (1934-06-01) June 1, 1934 (age 90)
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
OriginNashville, Tennessee
GenresChristian, pop, country, rock and roll, patriotic
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, actor, motivational speaker, spokesman
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1954–present
LabelsRepublic, Dot, Tetragrammaton, Melodyland (Motown), Hip-O, The Gold Label, MCA
Associated actsDebby Boone (daughter)
Websitepatboone.com

According to Billboard, Boone was the second biggest charting artist of the late 1950s, behind only Elvis Presley.[2] He is a member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

Boone hosted a half-hour ABC variety television series. There were 115 episodes from 1957 to 1960. Many musical performers, including Edie Adams, Andy Williams, Pearl Bailey and Johnny Mathis were on the show.

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References

  1. Current Biography Yearbook. New York, New York: The H.W. Wilson Company. 1959.
  2. Joel Whitburn, Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits, The, 1996, p.806, Billboard

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