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Red Murrell

Red Murrell
Birth name Joyce Wayne Murrell
Born (1921-06-27)June 27, 1921
Willow Springs, Missouri, U.S.
Died February 10, 2001(2001-02-10) (aged 79)
Genres Western swing
Occupation(s) Musician, Songwriter, Bandleader, Disc jockey
Instruments Vocals, Guitar
Years active 1940s-1960s
Labels Capitol - Signature
Associated acts Red Murrell and His Ozark Playboys

Joyce Wayne "Red" Murrell (June 27, 1921 – February 10, 2001) was a Western swing performer from Missouri. He led one of the more notable Western swing bands in California, Red Murrell and his Ozark Playboys. He was a popular session guitar player for many other artists as well. Early in his career, he played with Billy Hughes's band, The Pals of the Pecos. In 1954 he went to work as a disc jockey for KEEN radio (1370 AM) in San Jose.



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