Artist Bio:
Boyd Bennett was an American rockabilly singer and songwriter, born on December 7, 1924, in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. He is best known for his hit songs in the 1950s, such as "Seventeen" and "My Boy Flat Top." Bennett began his music career as a saxophonist before transitioning to a vocalist, forming his band, Boyd Bennett and his Rockets, in 1955.
Boyd Bennett's music was characterized by a blend of rock and roll, country, and rhythm and blues, which contributed to his success as a crossover artist. He enjoyed popularity during the early years of rock and roll and made appearances on popular television shows such as American Bandstand. Despite not achieving long-term mainstream success, Boyd Bennett made significant contributions to the rockabilly genre and left a lasting impact on the music industry with his energetic performances and catchy tunes. He passed away on June 2, 2002, in Sarasota, Florida.
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