Bill Flagg

William R. Flagg (born March 11, 1934) is an American country and rockabilly singer, who was the first to use the term rockabilly.

Life

Childhood and youth

Bill Flagg was born and raised in Waterville, Maine. Shortly after the start of World War II, the family moved to Connecticut.

Career

Flagg began his career in radio as a "singing cowboy" calling himself The Lone Pine Cowboy. He then moved to

In 1958, Flagg changed to MGM Records and released his last single. After that, he worked in his family's business and helped his father, who had previously suffered a heart attack. He only appeared in bars on weekends. Twenty-seven years after his musical career, his son, Bob, persuaded him to actively join the music scene again. After that, Flagg started a bluegrass band called Hobo Bill and the Last Ride. Since then, Bill Flagg has again been making appearances in the public.

Discography

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