Folk singer Jimmy Driftwood

Jimmy Driftwood

Living place: Arkansas

Birthday: 20-6-1907

Population of US 1907: 87,008,000

Global rank: #91407

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Folk singer Jimmy Driftwood profile

Who is Folk singer Jimmy Driftwood?
American folk music legend credited with over 6,000 songs during his career, more than 300 of which have been covered by other artists. He has won several Grammy Awards, including a Song of the Year award for "The Battle of New Orleans" in 1960.
He has a total of six songs in the country's popular and country chart singles only. in 1959.
 
 

Young / Before famous

He learned to play guitar on an instrument made for him by his grandfather. He began his career as a teacher shortly after earning a degree in education from the Arkansas State College of Teachers.

Family life info

He is the son of singer Neil Morris. He married Cleda Johnson in 1936.

Close relationship

Who is Boy (girl) friend/ wife (husband)/ darling Folk singer Jimmy Driftwood?
The American folk classic "The Battle of New Orleans" is covered by Johnny Horton.

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When was Folk singer Jimmy Driftwood born?
Jimmy Driftwood was born in 20-6-1907, death year is , at the age of 117.
Where is Folk singer Jimmy Driftwood's birth place, what is Zodiac/Chinese Zodiac?
Jimmy Driftwood was born in Arkansas, . is a Folk singer, whose Zodiac is Gemini, and who Chinese Zodiac is The Goat. Jimmy Driftwood's global rank is 91407 and whose rank is 346 in list of famous Folk singer. Population of US in 1907 is about 87,008,000 persons.
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Events in 1907 and 20-6

Events in US in the birth year of Jimmy Driftwood

  • Fall of the stock market sparks financial panic across the U.S.
  • Oklahoma becomes the country's 46th state.

Birthday Jimmy Driftwood (20-6) in history

  • Day 20-6 year 1756: British soldiers were forced into Fort William, Calcutta, measuring just 4.5m x 5.5m. It is known as "Calcutta's Black Hole."
  • Day 20-6 year 1782: The Great Seal of the United States was adopted.
  • Day 20-6 year 1819: The 320-ton Savannah became the first steamship to cross the Atlantic.
  • Day 20-6 year 1837: Queen Victoria ascended the British throne.
  • Day 20-6 year 1863: West Virginia became the 35th state in the United States.
  • Day 20-6 year 1893: Lizzie Borden, accused of murdering her parents, was found innocent by a jury in New Bedford, Mass.
  • Day 20-6 year 1967: Muhammad Ali was convicted of violating Selective Service laws by refusing to be drafted.
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