About Billy Garland
Lived 1918 – 1960 (aged 41). Billy Garland was an American composer, singer, songwriter and guitarist.
William Jefferson Garland (June 17, 1918 – March 16, 1960), was an American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Garland was famous for his falsetto singing combined with a gentle guitar playing style. Much of Garland's output was recorded from 1940 until 1950, including 1945's "Got Nothing on Me".
Garland was born in Flowood, Mississippi, and died in 1960 in a car accident in Chicago.
He is not the same Billy Garland (born Mulberry, Arkansas; who released a country music CD in 2002) and who was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Garland?
American musician (1918-1960)
When was Billy Garland born?
Billy Garland was born on 17 June 1918.
When did Billy Garland die?
Billy Garland died on 16 March 1960.
What was Billy Garland's occupation?
Billy Garland was a composer, singer, songwriter and guitarist.
What nationality was Billy Garland?
Billy Garland was American.
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