About Red Hayes
Lived 1926 – 1973 (aged 46). Red Hayes was an American singer-songwriter and fiddler.
Joe Herman "Red" Hayes (1926-1973) was a fiddle player and singer-songwriter who co-wrote "A Satisfied Mind" with Jack Rhodes. He was born on April 4, 1926, in Garden Valley, Texas. During a UK tour with Faron Young, Hayes died of a heart attack on March 2, 1973, while performing in Manchester, England.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Red Hayes?
Fiddle player and Singer Songwriter (1926–1973)
When was Red Hayes born?
Red Hayes was born on 4 April 1926 in Garden Valley, Texas.
When did Red Hayes die?
Red Hayes died on 2 March 1973 in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
What was Red Hayes's occupation?
Red Hayes was a singer-songwriter and fiddler.
What nationality was Red Hayes?
Red Hayes was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Red Hayes. https://biography.guide/red-hayes/
MLA: "Red Hayes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/red-hayes/.
Chicago: "Red Hayes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/red-hayes/.
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