About
American country music singer and yodeler who was a pioneer due to his use of Hawaiian steel guitars.
Before Fame
He started out performing around his hometown with his cousin Lillian and he went on to perform with musician Wilber Ball in the 1920s.
Trivia
The Rooftop Singers recorded a cover of his song, "Tom Cat Blues," in the 1960s.
Family Life
He married when he was young and had a son. His brother Bill was his guitarist after Wilber Ball left in 1964.
Associated With
He recorded with Jimmie Rodgers in 1931.
