Charlie Waller (American musician)
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Charlie Waller | |
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| Birth name | Charles Otis Waller |
| Born | January 19, 1935 Sugar Hill, Pinecastle |
| Website | Charlie Waller website |
Charles Otis Waller (January 19, 1935 – August 18, 2004) was the lead singer and guitarist for the
Biography
Waller was born in
The Country Gentlemen achieved fame across the United States and internationally even touring Japan in 1971. While more than 100 musicians have been members at one time, Waller was always an original member of the group and has many famous songs to his credit. Waller was held in high regard for his singing ability especially on songs like Legend of the Rebel Soldier,
On August 18, 2004 Charlie Waller suffered a heart attack at his Gordonsville, Virginia home. A month before his death Charlie Waller told his bus driver, Kenny Wurzburger, that he had a pain in his liver. An autopsy would reveal that Charlie was in the early stages of liver cancer at the time of his death.
References
- ^ McDivitt, Russell (May 29, 2007). "Bgrass, Inc. Heritage List (N-U)". Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved December 28, 2009.
- ^ "Charlie Waller, 69, Founder of a Popular Bluegrass Band". The New York Times. August 24, 2004. pp. B7. Retrieved December 28, 2009.
- ^ "The Country Gentlemen". Retrieved December 28, 2009.
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