About
Singer of the novelty hit song "Purple People Eater" who was also the star of the Western High Noon and several Western TV programs.
Before Fame
He was a rodeo rider from his childhood days, competing professionally as a teenager.
Trivia
While playing small parts in popular films and shows, he continued recording his own music and writing hit songs for others.
Family Life
He was born in Erick, Oklahoma.
Associated With
His hit song was released around the same time as Steve McQueen's campy horror film, The Blob, leading some to suggest one influencing the other.
