Stoney Cooper
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| Birth name | Dale Troy Cooper |
| Born | October 16, 1918 Harman, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | March 22, 1977 (aged 58) |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Fiddle, guitar |
| Years active | 1947–1969 |
| Labels | Hickory |
Dale Troy Cooper (October 16, 1918 – March 22, 1977),[1] known professionally as Stoney Cooper, was an American country star and member of the Grand Ole Opry. He played the fiddle and the guitar.
Biography
Cooper was the son of Kenny and Stella (Raines) Cooper of Harman, West Virginia, United States.[1] His family was among the first settlers of Randolph and Pendleton counties, and these roots in the Appalachian mountains had an impact upon his music.
While in high school, Cooper was a member of the Leary Family Singers.
In 1947, they were cast members of
He also recorded for Rich-R-Tone, Hickory Records and Decca.
Death
In 1973, Stoney's health began to fail; he suffered a series of heart attacks and spent long periods in the hospital.[1] Finally, he suffered a heart attack on February 4, 1977, from which he died in the intensive care unit of a Nashville hospital on March 22, 1977.[1]
Discography
Singles with Wilma Lee Cooper
| Year | Single | US Country |
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| 1956 | "Cheated Too" | 14 |
| 1958 | "Come Walk with Me" (with Carol Lee) | 4 |
| 1959 | " Big Midnight Special "
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4 |
| "There's a Big Wheel" | 3 | |
| 1960 | "Johnny, My Love (Grandma's Diary)" | 17 |
| "This Ole House" | 16 | |
| 1961 | "Wreck on the Highway" | 8 |
References
- ^ ISBN 0-85112-726-6.
Bibliography
- The Country Music Encyclopedia, Melvin Shestack. 1974, KBO Publishers, Inc., ISBN 978-0690004427
- Country Music, U.S.A., Bill C. Malone. 1985, University of Texas Press, ISBN 978-0-292-72329-0
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