Tommy Duncan

Country Singer

Birthday January 11, 1911

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Texas

DEATH DATE Jun 25, 1967 (56)

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About

Founding member of The Texas Playboys who became a popular Western swing singer in the 1930s.

Before Fame

He was hired by Bob Willis, the leader of the Light Crust Cowboys, to replace vocalist Milton Brown. Several months later, Duncan decided to join Wills' new band.

Trivia

He combined Bing Crosby's crooning, Jimmie Rodgers' twang, and Emmet Miller's blues to create hits like "Take Me Back to Tulsa" and "Time Changes Everything."

Family Life

He grew up in Hillsboro, Texas.

Associated With

Suzy Bogguss was another country musician who popularized swing elements in her songs.