About Lee Emerson
Lived 1927 – 1978 (aged 51). Lee Emerson was an American songwriter and singer-songwriter.
Lee Emerson Bellamy (May 15, 1927 – December 2, 1978) was an American music singer and songwriter. As Lee Emerson, he was manager for Marty Robbins, Bobby Helms, Jimmy C. Newman, and George Jones. He also was a songwriter for Robbins along with Joe Babcock and Jim Glaser.
Death He was shot and killed at the age of 51 by business associate and fellow songwriter Barry Sadler, who was sentenced to 30 days in a Nashville workhouse for the killing.
Discography So Little Time / Thank You My Darlin' Jan 1956 Lee Emerson And Marty Robbins How Long Will It Be / I'll Know You're Gone 1956 Lee Emerson It's So Easy For You To Be Mean / I Thought I Heard You Calling My Name 1956 I Cried Like A Baby Lee Emerson And Marty Robbins / Where D´Ja Go ? 1957 Start All Over / Do You Think 1957 - "Start All Over" covered by Bob Gallion 1960 Catch That Train / What A Night 1957 -It s so easy for you to be mean/Lee Emerson with Marty Robbins/Compilation with Demos/35 Songs/Bear Family Records 2011/BCD 16526 AH
Other songs I Thought I Heard You Calling My Name "Ruby Ann" "Goodbye Lonesome (Hello, Baby Doll)" (Lee Emerson) from Everybody Knows (Prairie Oyster album)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lee Emerson?
American singer and songwriter
When was Lee Emerson born?
Lee Emerson was born on 15 May 1927.
When did Lee Emerson die?
Lee Emerson died on 4 December 1978.
What was Lee Emerson's occupation?
Lee Emerson was a songwriter and singer-songwriter.
What nationality was Lee Emerson?
Lee Emerson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Lee Emerson (musician)
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