Album: Biggest Hits by Mickey Gilley (1989)
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Mickey Leroy Gilley was born 9th March 1936 in Natchez, Mississippi. Best known as a Country music singer and piano player, he moved to Houston at age 17 and began playing rock n roll in local clubs, cutting "Tell Me Why" and "Oo-ee-baby" for the local Minor label. He experienced little success on a succession of labels - Dot (Memphis), Rex (New Orleans), Khoury (Lake Charles, Louisiana) until in 1960 he cut "Is It Wrong" for Potomac which became a regional hit. Sadly, the label folded and Mi... Associated with Country movement.

Music Scene: Associated with Country movement.

Tags: 1980s, Compilation


Biggest Hits

Mickey Gilley

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